Bob has some good suggestions, but nits aside, this is a really nice shot! I don't think that the dapples detract much. I might crop for composition and closeness, but otherwise, good effort yeilds good results.
I'll check out the rest of your portfolio as well...
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1 repliescanon 20D,200mm, f 3.2
are the dapples of sun too bright?
I'll check out the rest of your portfolio as well...