Comment from booklotto
What a beauty this is! Brilliant composition. Love your colors to make this pop right into my screen! Very vivid, strong beauty. The eye viewing its pad I guess ya call it and the feathers are drop dead gorgeous! Extreme beauty here. Thanks for creating this from your perspective. Awesome. Exact details here are brilliant. That green is sooooo pretty and its blues are dreamy. The tans, browns and beige are spot on for making this pop!

 Comment Written 04-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 04-Sep-2013

Wow, thanks so much Joanie!

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
I like this 'cleaning duck' because she's sooo cute as she cleans her feet as if she has just done with a pedicure.
love its plumage and stance. She looks like an old woman.
the glowing greenish water may remain that way- so clear and refreshing.
Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 04-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 04-Sep-2013

Thanks so much dick!!

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 05-Sep-2013

Thanks so much Eileen i got my sig which is very fiery red. you really know how to find and match what color is good for which fotos...Can i have some more please if ur not so preoccupied.thank you in advance. any of those pix past judging process my friend...

Comment from donkeyoatey
The background is odd, in both colors and texturtes..this comes across like an oil painting with a touch of the surreal..perhaps an alioen duck? The pose is way cool, espercially because you captured the eye looking right into yours. Donkeyoatey

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 04-Sep-2013

Yes it did come out strangely. But untouched except for minor topaz. Thanks don.

Comment from Lynda Joyce
Wow, this is so cute. The colors are spectacular, and the background is great, too. I really love this shot, it is so cute, and unique.

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2013

Thanks so much lynda!

Comment from soulfeeder
Stunning image. Love the boldness of the color and the clarity of texture of the wings. Great angle, showing details of the claws and expression of the eyes. Great timing capturing this duck in this unique position.

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2013

Thanks soul!

Comment from cainse
I also like to see the animals doing something. Very interesting pose. I'm amazed the water is un-enhanced. It looks like brush strokes. Nice composition and colors. Well focused. cainse

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2013

Thanks so much!

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
What a pity the 6es are not showing up - a super special image, first impact _ laughter amazingly cute and special, your title is outstanding and a total match - super snap shot, perfect timing . Amazing position you always get these special situations LOL - your artistic adjustments are more than perfect super lighting, super composition, amazing shot 10 out of 10

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2013

Thanks Again Regina!

Comment from Sange
The title is too funny! You have found a ratity here! This is a Fulvous Whistling~Duck! I flippin love the pose and the amazing water!
Superb shooting Shadow girl! A duck I have yet to find! Well done!

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013

Wow. I need to remember that name. Thanks Sange!!

Comment from WendyG
Haha, do my feet stink?! So funny Eileen, what a terrific capture of this duck and the water is fabulous, excellent techs all around;)

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013

Thanks Wendy!

Comment from shoregrass
How did you ever catch this one! Great title too. Cute as can be and great detail and clarity. Interesting background effect that works. Well done.

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013

I sat there and waited for a while. Patience paid off. :)