Thanks skhin, Yes, I'm aware of potentials for alternative crops on this, but quite frankly, I prefer the way I've rendered it. Most people, when asked to describe this photo (in person), have respomnded "earwigs". Seems they see those buggers before seeing the bird, let alone the branches. When cropped (yes, I HAVE looked at the idea), I feel the photo becomes flat and boring. If anything, I wish there were a few MORE leaves, so the image would have more color.
Thanks for your suggestions, all the same. And thanks for taking a look at these.
-pvs