Comment from Cassandra01
What a beautiful duck! I love the detail and it's bright yellow eye. Fantastic composition with room for him to move into and lovely ripples. Great shot!

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2013

Thanks!

Comment from Cephus
My first impression on viewing was an attitude of I do not give a damn, and it is that eye.

Well positioned in the frame, like how it is done in dark tones, the water is great.

All is well and harmonious.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2013

Lol thanks Charles!

Comment from donkeyoatey
What lovely water movement, and I was wondering..do you think "pet" ducks also get the feel like zoo animals of hopelessness, perhaps that would account for the lack of spark in the eyes? ( I over think EVERYTHING!!) Detail on the feathers is really nice and textured, and having him enter the frame like that makes for a way nice composition! Donkeyoatey

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2013

Good question donkey. Most of these birds come here of their own accord. Free to come and go as they please. They like the free food. :). Not sure this is one of them since I did not see it fly. Thanks for your very pleasurable review!

Comment from Anita B
Another great shot. We looked in our bird book and believe he is either a Canvasback Duck or Red Head both of them are diving ducks. Anyway, the focus is razor sharp, the colors of his feathers are warm and rich with a nice water reflection.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2013

Thanks so much Anita. Another one handheld at 1/25s. Lol

Comment from Mollie213
How very much this looks like a real decoy. I mean even down to the wide open eyes. Color is beautiful and I like the green reflective water. He does not appear to be moving very fast according to the ripples.
Good job and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2013

Thanks mollie.