Not a bad subject, but the focus really hurts this (oversharpening unfortunately does not help much, believe me I know). I think this subject just needs more attempts at catching the bird in focus. Also, if you could move the branch & bird further from the door, that would let the background fall into a softer focus, leaving only the bird as the focal point of the image.
Sure, why not, who doesn´t like pets that fly. This shot however isn´t really working IMHO as the focus is on the door in the backround and not the bird so I frankly gave this a 4, had it been the other way around I would probably have given this a 6 or even a 7 but it´s hard to tell. Oh well, at least the timing was right, hope you get the focus right next time.
what a spectacular flight shot! it looks like the camera focused on the branch and pvc pipe instead of the bird, though. such a shame! and with such vivid colors, too! groovy wing span, and groovy shadows too.
I wish the bird had been more in focus rather than the tree and doorway in the background. Keep trying and I'm sure you'll get a great shot of the bird in flight. Looks like a very beautifully colored one.
You captured your subject beautifully and lighting shows off the colors brilliantly. Unfortunately the focus is on the door in the background. Try a larger apeture for action shots if your camera allows that adjustment. It's also possible the bird was just too close for the camera to focus correctly.