I like the DOF effects too, but I think this needs better lighting (perhaps a little fill flash, gasp) to become truly interesting.
Thanks for the comment on "Shutterbird." I've revised the image and incorporated your suggestion about the rings -- well, I didn't devote the time to make it truly accurate, that would take hours, but I did make a better match of bird leg zigs with ripple zags. Thanks for the sharp-eyed comments, I appreciate them!