Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Cute & candid dynamic wildlife shot.

A well-timed still action capture!

Fantabulous framing.
Palpable water droplets clinging to her waterproof down feathers!

Simple backdrop pops out subject distinctively.

Nice perspective & narrow DOF.

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2019

Thank you so much my friend!

Comment from Sange
Ha! She is doing her Ducky happy dance for you!
Great capture with a happy ending story behind the photo.
Nice stop action, fine focus and great details.
Nice work Pat!!

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2019

Thanks so much Sandra! Ducks are a huge favorite of mine, I had two as pets growing up!

Comment from Lorafina
She does look very happy! I'm sure sure was very frightened and thought she was a goner when they took her away! I'm glad she's back and you got a great photo that looks like she's literally jumping for joy. I love her orange legs!

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2019

Thank you so much for your lovely review!

Comment from Glenda White
Awww :-) she's so cute!! Love the ruffled feathers! Such detail in all of her. I'm so thankful she's on the mend! Best wishes to her and to you also! Great photo :-)

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2019

Thank you so very much Glenda!

reply by Glenda White on 21-Aug-2019

Your welcome :-)

Comment from suzannethompson2
Lovely capture, Pat, showing this beautiful lady Mallard having been returned to the pond - yes, she does look happy to be back. I love the unusual view you captured showing her ruffled wings. Excellent lighting and focus. Lovely composition. Suzanne

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2019

Thank you so much Suzanne, I really appreciate your lovely review!

reply by suzannethompson2 on 22-Aug-2019

You're very welcome!

Comment from cleo85
She looks indeed happy. It looks as if she walks well in spite of her injury. Her pose and the ruffled wings are intriguing. You captured nice detail and realistic colors. The composition is balanced and framed. The bird is well placed at the left with space at the right to walk into.

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2019

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review!

reply by cleo85 on 21-Aug-2019

You're very welcome. :o)

Comment from nikman
Quite a nice nature shot posted here! Not sure who Fish and Game are? Your fine and classical composition gives us a good look at the restored one. Sharpness and exposure are good. Well taken done!

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2019

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, the Fish and Game is our office that manages our fishing and hunting and the protection of all of our wildlife , they enforce all regulations pertaining to all wildlife .

reply by nikman on 21-Aug-2019

Many thanks!

Comment from Sean T Phelan
That's a fine looking picture of this injured ( and hopefully 'on the mend' ) female specimen,Pat!
It's quite an interesting 'Duck Image' to get a look at!
~Sean

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2019

Thanks so very much my friend!

reply by Sean T Phelan on 21-Aug-2019

You're welcome,my friend!

Comment from iPhone7
Great capture here Pat. Those Wildlife bands on her legs have a story to tell.

I like the way the wings are just being ruffled to shed the water. She certainly does seem happy to be back where she belongs.

Nicely done Pat ~ Steve

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2019

Thanks so much Steve! I was so happy when they brought her back and said it was just a minor injury, no broken leg!

Comment from Lilly Rehm1
This is such a great picture that you captured! She looks so happy! It is in good focus, and has great details and color. Thanks for sharing. :)

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2019

Thank you so much Lilly!