Comment from lulube
Great shot, doesn't seem to mind at all. What are you standing under? lol Love their green/turquoise head, you can spot them a mile away.
I am looking to by a camera. yeah, what kind of camera do you use? or what do you suggest for an amateur photographer?

lulube

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reply by the author on 29-Dec-2015

Thanks so much for the very nice review! I really appreciate it! I added the rain :) I have A Canon T5i :) I love it:) I also have a T3i too but prefer the T5i:) Thanks so much again my friend! :) Lori

reply by lulube on 03-Jan-2016

I think I found the camera for me. I hope so, it's a Lumix DMC-FZ200
it's a $100 off regular price right now.

lulube

reply by the author on 03-Jan-2016

That is great :) Good luck with it:) Lori

reply by lulube on 03-Jan-2016

Ya, lots of luck getting to know all the different signs and what makes what work. A bit more complicated than this current camera, but I like a challenge. lol

lulube

Comment from alaskapat
Beautiful mallard drake! I love the wing position , well focused, the image is clear, well exposed, shows good detail and natural colors, perfect placement of subject in frame, good separation from background, very well presented!!

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reply by the author on 29-Dec-2015

Thanks so much again my friend! :) Have a great day :) Lori

Comment from Angelheart The First
This is a very nice composition you have here.Good initial impact that draws the eyes to the work.
As far as your technical execution goes,your focus,clarity,sharpness,dof and lighting are all excellent
Thanks for sharing it ~
Angelheart

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reply by the author on 29-Dec-2015

Thank you so much Angel! I always appreciate hearing from you! Have a great day! Lori

reply by Angelheart The First on 30-Dec-2015

Always a pleasure!

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice gorgeous lovely mixed media shot.Wonderful nice rare scene.Rain And details,Duck,lovely face eyes action,yellow beak,green brown white feathers and body and feathers,water and waves are gorgeous great and make a nice scene.I like this talent work. Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

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reply by the author on 29-Dec-2015

Thanks so much Sam! It is always great to hear from you! Lori

Comment from michiganmike
It must have been really pouring out to get this much rain in the picture. The light is exceptional and the colors are very fine.

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reply by the author on 29-Dec-2015

Thanks so much for the very nice review! I really appreciate it! I added the rain=) Lori

Comment from liseworks
He looks like he is enjoying the shower. Like he is taking a shower. Great capture and you can see the rain really nicely. Hopefully he went hiding with the storm coming today over Lake Ontario...great capture

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reply by the author on 29-Dec-2015

Thanks so much for the very nice review! I really appreciate it! Have a great day! Lori

reply by liseworks on 29-Dec-2015

May I ask what the name of your photo editing program is,,I am looking to buy one and would like to know what people are recommending.

reply by the author on 29-Dec-2015

I use picmonkey...it is only 32 dollars a year and does quite a bit although I am going to try to learn lightroom and photoshop in 2016=)

Comment from Joelgraphuchin
Initial impact: what a joyous duck.
Creativity of presentation: It is fun to see the duck enjoying the rain. Dancing in the rain must be exciting
Color Harmony: eye-pleasing
Center of Interest: the duck is sharp and clean. Great focus for sure.
Technical Excellence: good framing

Well done and thanks for sharing.

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reply by the author on 29-Dec-2015

Thanks so much for the very nice review! I really appreciate it! Have a great day! Lori

Comment from ChuckWaxman
That's some shot. Poor little ducky getting all wet in the wian ; wonder if he was trying to wash his underarms ;-). Cute story here. Colors and lighting are great. Wonderful composition, framing focus and dof. Great job Lori.

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 Comment Written 29-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Dec-2015

LOL Thanks so much for the very nice review! Have a great day! Lori