Nice earings. I scored it a 7 because I like it. I think I would give it a point or two higher if there was a diffrent crop. I am not sure how to crop it, but something about the crop doesn't sit well.
I know this is a basic editing challenge, but had it been an advanced one, I would really like to see those tags off of the cows ears. They are just too bright for the photo, and take attention off of the cow. I really like the photo, but I think it would be even better if those tags were edited out....nothing you could have done for this competition. Good job!