I'm pretty sure there's no problem with posting the link
I post links to other sites (including forums) all the time. Plus I'd love to see some more of those kind of shots
I honestly wouldn't be too hard on yourself about not having the right props or luck. You came away with at least one good shot, and a lot more learning than you had before that point.
PS, congrats on managing to read what I now think is a very confusing post of mine lol
And seeing as I'm in such a strange mood today, I suddenly had a vision of a paper peacock peering out from behind the milk