Comment from michiganmike
I've never seen the like of him. And what a fine way to be introduced. Great colors, excellent details, a fine reflection. An excellent presentation and a joy to see.

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2014

Thanks Mike, I appreciate your encouraging feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Cat 5
I love the color of the eye! I just wish he were facing the camera so we can see him a bit better. Also cropping in might solve the problem as well. But good shot. Clear and engaging. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2014

Thanks Karen will see if I had a head on shot in the mix I took. Unfortunately as most animals and birds are camera shy they don't always co-operate :) Mary

Comment from DavidP
Looks a little bit like our ring necked duck which is a diving duck also. Wonder how they got the name Hardheaded? Cute little duck and you captured it very well with nice reflections on the water. I've heard the term Billabong before, it that like a pond? Fine sharp image of this duck with a sharp eye and nice feather detail. Good shooting.

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2014

Thanks David yes billabong is a pond formed by the river branching off to a dead end and is usually stagnant. The ducks and other birds don't seem to mind but on hot days can be somewhat smelly. :) Mary

Comment from gidavidson
The greens reflected on the water go so well with the brown pretty boy. Love it, great focus and frame to show the beauty of nature on this cute little guy.

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2014

Thanks so much George, hadn't seen these guys at the billabong before so not sure if they just come during spring/summer. :) Mary

Comment from debi777
Love my ducks.I have many here at my place.This is a beautiful capture. Ducks are pretty flighty. Good jod. Thank you for sharing.

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 Comment Written 17-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2014

Thanks Debi and welcome to FAR - can I query the 4 stars as according to the guide you found something wrong with image (in FAQ there is a guide to ratings). Not an issue just wanted clarification. :) Mary

reply by debi777 on 17-Nov-2014

there is a guide i'll find and read and will get better hope it does not hurt you.

reply by the author on 18-Nov-2014

No doesn't hurt in anyway - a lot of newbies to FAR miss the guide - I think it was under Info tab - Frequently Asked Questions.

Comment from jrconrad
Hard headed? My kind of duck! Very nice documentary picture. All details and colors well captured. Maybe just a smidge more off the top? Cheers, James.

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2014

Thanks James - not sure where it got its name Hard headed but more commonly called white-eyed duck. :) Mary

Comment from badwolf123
Nice looking duck nicely framed , the reflection make the picture, good focus and plenty of detail, nice work

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2014

Thanks I appreciate your feedback ☺

Comment from GaliaG
lovely capture of the duck and it's reflections, but there is too much empty space on the photo

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2014

Thanks for your feedback. ☺

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 effort!

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2014

I appreciate your feedback thanks☺

Comment from Efffell
Just for a minute I thought this was a decoy duck used by hunters (?) for 'I don't really know' (lol)...However he does look very contented and will make a good addition to to your album

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2014

Thanks I appreciate your positive comments ☺