Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mary'
A great picture of George your Muscovy Drake as he checks you out while feeding from what ever he finds in the grass. His red wattles unique to his breed & himself. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting with superb camera techniques with. Sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2014

Thanks Susan, I always find him in the same spot think he must have been a pet at some time now living on the river.

Comment from supergold
Muscovy ducks are usually so ugly, but this one is almost beautiful ; excellent close up with pin sharp focus;

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2014

Thanks Fred your encouraging feedback is important to me☺

Comment from DavidP
Excellent portrait of ol George checking out your camera. They are a very unusual looking duck with all that bumpy skin around their eye and beak. I'm sure there is a name for that other than bumpy skin. haha A good shot of George with a sharp focus and good exposure of him. Nice duck portrait.

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2014

Thanks so much David, really appreciate your feedback. :) Mary

Comment from gidavidson
I am honored to be named with this colorful guy. Love the profile look, green grass, focused and framed to show the colors and textures of the face. Hope the mate is OK. George

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2014

Thanks George, yep was thinking of you when I named him LOL :) Mary

Comment from Anita colyer
Great close up of this duck.
Nice colours. Great detail.
Good focus. Nicely framed.
Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2014

Thanks so much Anita appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from jrconrad
Good capture here. I love how nice an sharp the focus is and how it shows off the red, whatever it is, of his face. Great shot. Cheers.

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2014

Thanks so much James, first time I saw these guys I thought it was a growth but apparently it is natural for them to have the bumpy patterning. :) Mary

reply by jrconrad on 18-Nov-2014

My guess is it has something to do with mating. Cheers.

Comment from Photo4all
Apparently Geoge was no afraid of you so you got the settings all right.
The focus and framing are well done. Love the coloring..,what a treat to find I' 00

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2014

Thanks so much, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Photo4all
Apparently Geoge was no afraid of you so you got the settings all right.
The focus and framing are well done. Love the coloring..,what a treat to find I' 00

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2014

Thanks so much, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from pattigirl
What a wonderful portrait of George. Excellent clarity and good sharp focus on the full frame close up. Very interesting face and so detailed. Nice shot. If he could like it, I know he would be pleased with his portrait. Thanks for the notes.

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2014

Thanks so much Patti, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice gorgeous lovely shot.Beautiful red white face,eyes,beak,thinking occasion,white feathers,green b/g soft light and shadows are gorgeous and great.Very Nice great work and scene Mary.Focus color are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

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 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2014

Thanks so much, I appreciate your positive feedback as always. :) Mary