Comment from Envision
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! The exposure is perfect. The colors and details throughout are so nice. I really like all the water droplets, clarity of the eye and how well the adorable pattern of his bill stands out. This guy is a cutie!

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2017

wow, thanks Grace!! So glad you like my little ducky ;)

Comment from Sange
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

This is an outstanding capture of one of my favorite ducks!! Focus is Razor SHARP, Eye clarity is superb, White balance Controlled and details crisp down to every last water drop!
OUTSTANDING Bird Photography Shadow. He is a beauty!
Clarity is off the chain!!
Yip to the E!!!!

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2017

Wooooo!!! thanks so much sange!!!

Comment from supergold
this is really a beauty Eileen: never seen this species;
perfect framing with nice colors and very sharp détails in the feathers;

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2017

Thanks so much Fred :)

Comment from bpellephoto
The camera settings for this little duck are spot on magnificent.

All the features from the tip of the bill to the back feathers are sharp and clearly seen.

There is deep depth of field.

You timed this take well with its head slightly turned.

There is the indication of a fine reflection. Too bad it is cut off. I think that would have made a very impressive image with a reflection of the under side of the neck to tip of the bill.

Overall a very strong take with a lot of interest and impact ... B-)) Bob

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2017

thank you very kindly Bob!

Comment from FBI GUY
A real beauty. This is what Ducks Unlimited magazine covers are made of. Lighting, focus and crop are perfectly executed. The refection and water surface are so natural what I feel this is almost 3D.

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2017

thanks so much gary