coastal shooting

[Bandit]

I didn't crop the birds as much in these as I did in the past. The last shot I just wanted to get feedback on.
Thanks

[casil403]

I think there is an interesting shot here in #3 but it is just too centered within in the image. A more pleasing shot to the eye would have the boat more to the left and bottom of the photo...IMO.
I'm thinking the same about the 2 bird shots above.
A good rule to learn if you are not aware to help with composition is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_thirds

[Bandit]

Yes, I'm aware of the rule of thirds so don't ask me why everything is in the middle. I think with the birds I'm trying to fill the frame and get close ups with the boat I just wasn't thinking.
Thanks so much for your feedback.