You should have entered this one Alex...would have done much better I think, possibly even won you another ribbon! (you're a bit short on those, aren't you! lol.) A fantastic image.
I prefer this image. It shows a connection between the two animals. The droplets/buds on the grasses behind them lead you into the background bokeh and tree! The rays coming down take you back into the center of the image. Almost a 3D feel.