Comment from Sean T Phelan
Hi Mary!
I 'haven't a clue' as to what this bird's Species ID might be but that's an interesting picture of 'im!
He certainly does look a big downcast,doesn't he?
A very 'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2016

Thanks again Sean, apparently an Australian Wood Duck (Juvenile) which I thought it was but wasn't positive :) Mary

reply by Sean T Phelan on 03-Sep-2016

COOL,Mary! : )

Comment from Howard M
Thank you for sharing this wonderful shot.... Really well framed with crisp clear detail and the colors are amazing love the water.... Yes looks like he is deep in thought and a very beautiful bird

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016

Thanks Howard, really appreciate your feedback. :) Mary

reply by Howard M on 02-Sep-2016

Your welcome hope you enjoy your weekend

Comment from Sange
Very nice capture of a Juvenile Australian Wood Duck Mary.
I love the bowed head pose, fine focus and nice eye clarity.
You handled exposure/ white balance well.
Great captured pose with a non distracting background.
Nicely done Mary!
:)

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2016

Thanks Sange for both feedback and ID thought it was a wood duck but not sure :-D

Comment from michiganmike
I am not very familiar with the birds you have there. It appears to be some kind of grebe or perhaps an immature duck. It is certainly beautiful. I like the setting and the fine colors.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2016

Thanks Mike, I think it is an Australian Wood Duck after some more research. :) Mary

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a lovely shot of the bird! You have framed it well. The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2016

Thanks so much for your encouraging comments :) Mary

Comment from dalebraatz
a very interesting looking bird with a lot of thought going on, very good details and textures and colors have been captured in it feathers, Hope someone can help with the ID, THank you for sharing. dale

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2016

Thanks so much Dale, appreciate your comments :) Mary

reply by dalebraatz on 01-Sep-2016

your very welcome, have a great day, dale

Comment from Joelgraphuchin
A nice photo of bird. (Sorry, could not help you about the name). Seems she is looking for something. Focus is good. Light on her body makes her more clear to see. Pose is fun.

Well done and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2016

Thanks so much Joel I appreciate your feedback. Hoping that Susan FMT will come up with name she is quite good at that sort of thing :)

reply by Joelgraphuchin on 01-Sep-2016

Yes, Susan and Sange are expert. Hopefully they will come ou...:o)

Comment from Life is but a dream.
Mary I love your title it really marries well with the photograph.

Cold blue and steely gray colour palette is delightful and the image is sharp as a tack.

When you get your photoshop you will have to clone out that stick growing from his chest (a reed in the water).

Nice upload and good eye catchment.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2016

Thanks Olga - I have been using a program called ACDSee and just tried the cloning and uploaded edited version :) hopefully looks better Cheers Mary

reply by Life is but a dream. on 01-Sep-2016

Perfect perfect perfect.