Still trying to photograph a hood ornament beautifully

I'm not going to give up til I do at least as good at Tere: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/04/im-still-trying-to-get-photo-of-this.html

Minerva hood ornament

Found the hood ornament challenge piece again, here's my 3rd try at matching Tere's awesome 2 shots

Here're Tere's perfect 2 hood ornament photos: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/04/im-still-trying-to-get-photo-of-this.html