Which photo would be a better one to print...

I can see your quandary, Harris. The eye is sharper in the second, but I like the composition in the first better. I guess if I'd have to make a choice I'd go with the second one, but I think I'd crop the lower wing to about the point where the dark feathers are on the lower wing (bottom of these feathers). You can play with the dimensions by scrolling here on the screen. I think a crop would give you better proportions for the image and catch that lovely eye!

Virginia
aka beaucamera

 

I would pick the second one Harris. Sort of an equal crop on each wing looks more pleasing to me.

 

If I had a printer, I'd print both. :wink:

 

The second capture, Harris.

 

Both excellent images, Harris. I would definitely go with #2 because of the sharpness of the eye, and then play with cropping until you are happy with the result. I would try to keep the eye in the middle of the image to bring attention to it.

Gordon

 

2nd shot Harris, then again you can print both, only ink!!!!!

 

I concur with the others, Harris. Since they both have the wings clipped, I'd go with the 2nd one. Eye and feathers in that shot seem a bit sharper to me!!!