Comment from Shirley Fernandez
This is very pretty. I have tried to play with filters and it is not easy to get such a beautiful result. Congratulation on you win. She looks like she needs to keep a eye on camera.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2020

Comment from jesuel
What a beautiful photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting and I like how you haven framed it in beautiful work here

 Comment Written 09-Aug-2020

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020

Thank you so much James for the wonderful review! Knowing YOU think I did wee with this means a great deal! :o) Nancy

Comment from Contests

A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for the recognition this post has received from the FanArtReview community. While this was not a Contest Committee decision, the committee recognizes this achievement with a seven star review.

 Comment Written 09-Aug-2020

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reply by the author on 09-Aug-2020

I am more honored than you could ever know to receive this honor! To you for the "7 Stars" and for all the artists who voted for my image comes the deepest thanks! :o) Helvi2 aka Nancy

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Nancy,
A beautiful close up of this Mallard Duck busy preening her back her beak buried under her feathers her bright eye keeping watch on you. Artistic composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2020

Hi Susan, I'm so glad you enjoyed my image and felt I did a good job presenting it! Thank you for the wonderful review! :o) Stay safe and Healthy! :o) Nancy

Comment from MKFlood
the bird must have seen you without a mask so she is covering up! lolol..oh i just couldnt resist that one. wink. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the ducks facial covering up beak with wing is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2020

Good one Mark! Your right! When no-one is around but me I take my mask off! LOL This mallard was very smart! Thanks for the great review along with the humor. I was thrilled to receive both! :o) Nancy

Comment from Sgoolsby
Excellent close up shot!!
Great details visible in the feathers from large to small. Sleeping with one eye open? Lol. Fantastic clarity and colors look very natural. Well done!

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2020

Hi Sgoolsby, I'm a little behind with my thank you notes, SORRY about that! I definitely wanted you to know your great review was very much appreciated. Thank you! :o) Nancy

reply by Sgoolsby on 02-Aug-2020

No worries! U bet!!

Comment from cakemp55
Wow Helvi this is a marvellous close up profile image of a female Mallard almost about to sleep. Her bright clear eye on you. The clarity in this image is spectacular and the light really reflects the attention to detail that you have photographed. Nice blurred background which allows this Mallard to pop. Thank you for a wonderful viewing!

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2020

WOW!!!!I'm glad you had such fun viewing this shot! That thought alone makes my day! The fact that you added a sixth star is truly the icing on the cake. I am thrilled and honored! Thank you SOooo very much! :o) Nancy

Comment from nikman
An excellent looking nature shot presented here! Your fine and full portrait composition offers us a very enjoyable view of your beautiful mallard. Like her gleaming eye and feather detail. Exposure and sharpness are spot on! Great photo!!

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2020

WOW Nik! I am incredibly honored and overjoyed by your six star rating review. I am more than thrilled you enjoyed this and am smiling from ear to ear!!!! The shot was one that I could not pass up. Thank you SOooooo Much! :o) Nancy

reply by nikman on 21-Jul-2020

Very pleased that I have made your day! Your image is superb in my opinion.

Comment from michiganmike
A great pose and a very nice shot. I like the colors and think the eye and the foreground feathers are fantastic. I do not so much like the look of the feathers on her face. They almost remind me of the look you get with the fractalius filter which is not my favorite.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2020

Hi Mike, I remember in the past you saying you didn't like the fractalius filter. I know it's impossible to like all filters available for use and I'm ok with that. Your honesty is always appreciated. I'm glad you found something within this shot that you liked. It means a lot when someone you admire likes something within your work. Thank you so much for deciding to review this piece. I so appreciate your review. :o) Nancy

Comment from cleo85
This Mallard is adorable. She seems to have flown in from Oz. Her pose reminds of a lady hiding her face behind a fan while she keeps an suspicious eye on everybody around. Your photo is well focused and exposed. The mixed media treatment gave a special texture to her feathers. The sharpness of detail at the outside of the feathers in the foreground combined with the softness within them is extraordinary. The blue light in the eye is incredible. The tight framing is adequate. The Mallard is excellently placed into the frame. The mixed media is well composed. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2020

Good Heavens! I don't think you could have said anything nicer Cleo! Your review definitely left me smiling. Love hoe you compared this with a lady hiding behind a fan. It does look that way! LOL So glad you enjoyed this! Thanks for the wonderful review!!! :o) Nancy

reply by cleo85 on 21-Jul-2020

You're very welcome, Nancy! :o)