Other than the birds not being razor sharp everything about this shot is great. The dark tidy backgound, the birds thenselves, the reflections, the water in the foregound. All have the right proportion in the shot the wide format tops it off.
7 - Good angle and colors and reflection. Criticism; those 4 extra pixels would have helped this. If there was a little more sharpness (contrast likely was a big issue), would have made this even better in my opinion. Perhaps a more finely tuned crop on the sides too. Not sure on the frame.
Pelicans are one of my favorite birds and this photo captures them beautifully. i just love the reflection and the way they ae all standing in a row. Well done