Grey or white background???

[Kimk]

I took these shots of some birds a while back am unsure about thest processing, which backround looks better? The sky was very blue and clear on the day and I wasn't really sure how to tackle it a black and white. I quite like the almost minimalist look of the scene with the white backround. Please offer me some advice I would like enter a couple in a competition. I have included the original aswell. Fow the link Flickr.
Thanks Kim

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2095/...ef03a0a54a.jpg

[Dangelica]

The first thing to strike me in this photo is the way the grouping of Cranes on the dead tree takes on the shape of a well formed Bonsai tree. I think the minimalist look of the white background helps to preserve the image. A grey background (IMO) would wash out some of the impact in the form of the composition. Framing with a black frame would certainly help the pop factor of the image. Very eye catching work.

[AndrewPDX]

Love it as is. Looks like one of those ink paintings with a soft, wide brush. Good luck, great shot!

[Kimk]

Thankyou both I was hoping to hear comments like that as I was happy with the shot like that but didn't trust my insticts.