Comment from slhbowen
I love it! That feather will definately hold the key to identification! The blues, golds and, what are those, ropes? Well, very beautiful bird! LOL!

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2015

thanks a lot

Comment from Mollie213
Looks like they are planning on turning this little ducky into a big green vine area.
He's entirely too cute to be covered up.
You clarity is good and the mirrored reflections behind and beside him really enhance this.
I know Sange will love this LOL

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2015

many thanks again

Comment from Shamblen
Hopefully Sange can help with this, I have never seen one of the flying around Missouri. Lol. A great shot with excellent light and focus.

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2015

she did already; many thanks again

Comment from allanoak
I like the sharp focus on the duck in the image. The colors are a nice soft blend of blue/gold/gray.

The bill and the "toenails" being the same color is a nice touch.

In regard to composition. I could do without the mirror in the background though.

I find my eye first attracted to the close up of the duck (lightest part of the image) but then I follow it around and out of the frame due to them mirror.

This would be a hard image to shoot with all the glass and mirrors in the showcase.

It was maybe just intended to be whimsical, in which case that works too.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 30-Jan-2015

it was just for fun;
many thanks

Comment from some1sangel
initial impact is good. he looks like he's afraid to move, lol, even though he's a statue. he's very unique. his colors and textures are good and he's sharp in focus. don't know about those bright nails though, lol. nice find!

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 30-Jan-2015

thanks so much; yes, he was in a closed shop window, unable to fly; lol;

Comment from Lmsmith
Nice still shot, glad the duck did not jump down or fly away before you could get your camera ready. How about those bright pinkish red toe nails, Great shot, nice details, lighting is great and love the title and artist notes.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 30-Jan-2015

thanks a lot Lynn;
very glad he didn't fly away, so you were able to enjoy his beauty; lol;

reply by Lmsmith on 30-Jan-2015

I would not have minded if you bought him for me and shipped him to me. ;)

Comment from Emmette
Lots to see here, the photo has images behind and below the figure but the bird itself has good lighting. The red beak helps focus the face in a pleasing manner.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 30-Jan-2015

thanks: there is a Mirror to to see the bird from different sides....

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
With only a minimal tail feather!
He can barely talk as she will be strangled ever time shell open her beak.
Impressive capture!
An interesting initial impact. Harmonious colors. Nice perspective & narrow DOF. Excellent lighting, focusing & framing. Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 30-Jan-2015

many thanks again

Comment from NancyJTubb
Certainly a unique species of duck. He is quite a looker. I am anxious to hear how our genius Sange will identify hi. Nice framing, depth of field and focus.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 30-Jan-2015

thanks so much Nancy

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
:):) Good one!:) Amusing presentation.:) Good observation! Excellent capture.The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 30-Jan-2015

thanks so much again