Comment from alaskapat
Nice stop of this action, nice preening pose, well focused, beautiful detail is easily seen over every visible part, well focused, nice clear image, exposure is perfect for the white plumage,I love that long Bill and the partial reflection on the water. Well composed and presented!

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019

thank you so very much Pat!

Comment from cleo85
This is an interesting pose. Apparently the bird took a bath, cleaning itself up and straitening its feathers. The photo is focused and has good exposure and depth. The well defined head and beak are especial impressive. The colors are realistic. The photo is well composed and framed.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019

thanks so much Cleo!

reply by cleo85 on 03-Sep-2019

Youy're most welcome. :o)

Comment from KristiV
Very nice photo...coloring is gorgeous and I love the pose you have caught him in..it is so incredibly in focus and I can even see the water drops clearly....I would have given a 6 star if the watermark distraction wasn't there....thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019

thanks Kristi!