Comment from Snopaw
Nice timely capture of this duck with the feather in his mouth. Do you think it was building a nest, or just left oer from grooming? The focus is a bit soft on this shot, and if it were my shot I would have cropped it to leave the space in the front instead of behind. Just one of those silly rules about leaving boats, runners, birds, cars, etc. space to move :)

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2014

Thanks so much, there were a family of these ducks playing and think they lost the feathers in play. There was also a concrete wall directly in front of the duck where the others were siting on top this one looked as though couldn't quite work out how to get over the wall.

Comment from DavidP
Yep, caught a feather alright. Interesting duck and a species I've never seen before. A nice sharp image of it and a good reflection in the water. Judging from the other feathers this duck has been doing a little preening. Good photo in a very natural setting.

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2014

Thanks very much for your positive feedback.

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mary,
A beautiful picture of the duck with it,s coffee & white checkered breast plumage standing in a sunbeam lighting up the water in threat of the reeds reflections of the reeds, the duck & glimpses of the blue sky above seen on the water's surface. Beautiful composition & lighting with superb camera techniques with sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2014

Thanks Susan :)

Comment from Reganato
visually pleasing photo...nice details captured in the clarity of the image...feather are not a great diet, doesnt he know that?...well balanced and proportioned in the frame....overall stellar composition...nice job and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2014

Thanks so much

Comment from gidavidson
What a cute view on this little one. Colorful, focus and framed to show a nice reflection and a few extra feathers. Good one.

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2014

Thanks George appreciate your feedback

Comment from Mara del Mar
Beautiful shot. Great DOF, nice color, great texture and sharp focus. Excellent background, and amazing details. I love the reflection and is funny see the little feather in the beak. Great job.
Mara

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2014

Thanks Mara, I appreciate your feedback.

Comment from soulfeeder
A beautiful, refreshing sight of the wonders of nature. This is surely "my cup of tea." Impressive natural colors. High five on lighitng/exposure and technical excellence. Love those green grass blades, the bright eyed birdie, the pond and the reflection. Well captured.

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2014

Thanks so much, your feedback is appreciated.

Comment from JIRINA
Great capture of the duck with the feather still in its mouth. Great clarity in the grasses, good reflection in the water, but I find the ducks body little out of focus. Could be due to the water reflecting on the body.

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2014

Thanks so much, I appreciate your feedback.

Comment from julika
This is gorgeous...showing this duck with the water plants as background is really great. The reflection in the water and the ripples that extend outward from the duck add interest and depth to the image. Wonderful markings on that duck...and its feather trophy is so good.

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2014

Thanks so much, I really appreciate your feedback.

Comment from Jairos
What a Cute Duck, Good initial impact, Very good Frame Good Detail clarity and great Frame The Reflection is Great good Camera Techniques, Well done , - jairos

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2014

Thanks Jairos, appreciate your feedback :) Mary