heard it singing

[Neon50]

any critique would be appreciated
thanks

[BexJarratt]

I'm no expert but that is gorgeous. Lovely glint of light in his eye.

[boun]

Two things bother me, distracting background, and the fact that you are just too far from this gorgeous bird
maybe next time you could try to get a bit closer and get that stunning photo

[windrider86]

Welcome!
May I suggest to you some fine reading of the guidelines and then including in your post what they ask for.
It'll not only bring you more responses but will also help us to help you! Thanks in advance for editing your post.
Should you need help, just ask.

[JannKC]

I want to crop it when I first look at it. I think getting rid of the whole roof view and bringing in the green leaves and cardinal would make a nice shot. Then the details of what you used with help the pro's.

[Neon50]

thanks everyone for your comments, they are extremely helpful

[SAHPhoto]

I would also crop in and focus on the cardinal if you can. Everything else is distracting from the subject. The white behind it will really make that red pop