I like everything but the bird, Hugh. I feel like it is too distracting and disturbs the lines you have. I love the abstract quality you have achieved with the strong use of color.
That's intense alright, really nice shot. Not sure about the bird though, it's a bit small to stand out and blends with the cloud band a bit too much. I think if it were to the lower right over the sun, and a nice black silhouette it'd be great.
Cool! What great layers in the sky and that bird really tops this off.
Great work.
Jim
Hello Jim, thanks for the kind words. It was another bit of good luck - I didn't see the bird until processing. I guess it's true that they are everywhere . Glad you enjoyed the image.