Comment from Envision
This little guys sure is cute on the ice. His colors look good and stand out nicely. The background pond also has very attractive colors and textures.

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 18-Jun-2019

Thank you so much Grace!

Comment from cleo85
This is a nice profile shot. The duck is well focused and shows nice detail. I appreciate the realistic colors. Especially the deep orange of the fee draws the eyes. It looks as if the duck does not feels the cold.I am always amazed that ducks walk and lay on snow and ice. The duck is nickel placed into the frame. The photo is balanced.

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2019

Thank you so very much! I appreciate your wonderful support!

reply by cleo85 on 18-Feb-2019

You're very welcome. :o)

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
You're so fortunate to shoot these avian cuties this close!

Probably its because we hunt birds here that they shy away from humans!

Colorful plumage.
Well timed still moton shot...
Impressive framing...
Visually soothing backdrop!

Thanks!

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019

Thank you so much! If I pull into the park, the ducks will run toward the car, they think I am bringing food

Comment from Jade P
I see a fine duck here . The colors are amazing the orange /red of the legs is the bonus here . The light blue of the dozen ocean and the snow just gives it the perfect background . Beautiful photo excellent details . Congratulations !!!

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019

Hank you so much for your wonderful support! I really appreciate you!

reply by Jade P on 13-Feb-2019

Your welcome

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Looks like he is taking his morning walk unmindful of the weather!:) Nice shot of the bird! . The light and shadows, colours and the composition have worked out well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019

Thank you so much for your support!

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Pat,
A beautiful picture of this handsome Mallard drake parading along the bank of the frozen pond wings slightly raised, his iridescent green head glowing in the light & his orange feet standing out in contrast to the white snow. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019

Thank you Susan!

Comment from GaliaG
Nice of people to feed then

excellent use of rule of 3, good focus and excellent light handling

good colors and tones

a pleasure to view, thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019

Thank you very much!

Comment from willie
Nice shot! This is the duck my grandson and son-in-law loves to hunt. This year they were safe because it was too warm for them here. I only hunt with a camera. I have taken a lot of the mallard. I enjoy seeing your photography as it is always interesting to see.

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019

Thank you so much for your kind and supportive review!

Comment from michiganmike
A well composed shot with excellent detail in the duck. There is something about seeing them on snow and ice that is particularly appealing and this one is very nice.

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019

Thanks so much Mike!

Comment from csimmons032
Well done! Your focus, framing, and lighting are all good. Hew looks like he just decided to take a nice little walk on his own in the peace and quiet. Thanks for sharing this with us. :)

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019

Thank you so very very much!