Comment from Lucas Sizov
Wow! This is a perfect landing! This one should go to the landing photo contest and win. soften the background's details helps to concentrate my attention to the subject. Great action photo! And I'm glad that my revew gives This photo a little bump up to the recognized status, Mis Top photographer! You are the leader of the team, GG!!!

 Comment Written 16-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2019

Thank you very much :)

Comment from Shadow catcher
So very cool,like this stop action image of this drake mallard,wings outspread,feet readying for touch down in the snow.Excellent focus and dof,great detailing in those wing feathers,and interesting bubble from it's bill.Very enjoyable with the scattering of snow flurries in the air!

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2019

Thank you very much :)

Comment from Kelly Grant 2
Again, your work does not disappoint, and this one is no exception! I just love the moments you are able to capture your photos. It is so fun! Awesome photo!

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2019

Thank you for your nice comments about my work :)

Comment from willie
Nice shot! I love the open wings. This makes such an interesting photograph. He is coming in for a landing with his feet out to slide in. I like the water drops too! Good job with this one!

 Comment Written 14-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2019

Thank you!

Comment from Sange
Incredible! Another Unique bird photo! Love the wings Stretched out, the landing gear down, his slight shadow, the water from it's bill, the falling snow and the fine control on white balance.
Fine capture with great stop action and superb timing.
Well done Monty!!

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2019

Thank you! I just really liked that water he blew from his bill :)

Comment from Donna Ruiz
Nice action shot. So cool that you captured him with his feet just off the snow and his wings extended. The drop (or snot) coming off his bill is fun. Great white balance on all of that snow. Love the falling snow around him. Nice work, Grace.

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2019

Lol, thank you Donna!

Comment from Linda Engel
"I love you THIS much." Almost looks like he is tap dancing. This is such a great capture of the mallard landing and blowing droll bubbles. His wing span is gorgeous. He is beautiful against the snow. I'm giving you a mental "6". Excellent photo and thanks you for sharing.

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2019

That would have made a good title! Thank you very much for the mental six :)

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
What a show off! :):) This is a wonderful shot of the mallard making a grand landing! You have timed it well. Light and sharpness are very effective in creating a lovely capture. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019

Lol, thank you!

Comment from nikman
Quite an enjoyable winter nature scene presented here! Your full and central composition captures a good and natural moment in fine style. The wings and tail of your male mallard look great! Sharpness and exposure are good. Well taken!

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019

Thank you :)

Comment from blujdrawings
How cool is this duck you have captured in its element in a action piece. The wings show so much detail to the viewer and makes it more dramatic. Overall very high standard work

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019

Thank you very much :)