Comment from Linda Bickston
She is an amazing bird. Her beak alone is worth the photo. But you are right, her staring eye is fantastic, with the orange eyeshadow. Just lovely.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2014

thank you so much, Linda.

Comment from Kbanich
Awe - It looks like someone is bashful here. Nice shot! Your lighting is very well managed and you have effectively optimized its effect while not letting it overpower the neck (no clipping). Nice frame and presentation - I very cute and loveable subject. Nice - Kathy

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2014

thanks, Kathy for giving this a cute review.

Comment from tdragonfly
Ah this is such a cute pose. Such great detail down to the orange eye liner. His head looks like velvet. Very nice detail of his beak. Like how she takes up most of the frame. The b/g works well.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

thank you so much, deb. Hope you're feelin' better.

Comment from mobil69
very cute pic of this ducks face
like that eye on him good center of interest here good story telling to good job

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

thank you so much, mobile.

Comment from pmdc2952
Nice image here. The lighting is good. Background blur works well. The focus and clarity are really good especially in the eye. thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

thank you so much for the time to review.

Comment from eShots
Beautiful image of the duck looking demure. Excellent focus and composition. I love the details of the feathers and especially around her beak. Awesome photo!

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

thanks for giving this a five.

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a beautiful shot of the bird. You have timed it well. The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

thanks, sesha for the five.

Comment from janvan723
Cute is right! Love the expression and the soft quality you captured in those pretty green eyes. The bill looks like it has a second pair of eyes. Wonderful details in the feathers too.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

thank you.

Comment from denelson42
Fantastic closeup. Great macro work. Love the color contrast especially the eyes. Very nice work. You have a good eye for detail.

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 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

Please let me know, how to make this a five, or there are revisions to be made. Appreciate the great comments, but it looks inconsistent with the rating.

Comment from ShineLight
Great capture of this bird on "film," and wonderful, sharp focus, providing details of the beak and eyes, and feathers. Great natural background.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

thank you so much.