Reviews from

The Drake's Lady Duck

Mallard Duck ~ Anas platyrhyuchos

17 total reviews 
Comment from janicep1


This is a beautiful photo of a female mallard duck. The focus is great and the details in the duck's feathers are perfect. I love the colours in the background and foreground. The shadow is also lovely. Well done!

 Comment Written 19-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
    Janice,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on the lady Mallard with her reflection on top of the Dodder.
    Susan
Comment from kmoss


This is a great picture! I love the confidence that this duck portrays. The shadow on the water really makes this picture pop! The water looks almost like glass. Well done!

 Comment Written 19-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
    Tanks a million for your complementary review on the Lady Mallard on the weir with it's reflection on top of the weir. Thanks too for your welcome SIX Star rating.
    Susan
Comment from FBI GUY


You are correct. The reflection does make the shot. The vertical framing also helps a lot as it allows us to see the moving water over the weir. The light plays on the water well. Even the trees have their day in the sun as they give us another depth of reflection beyond the duck's mirror image. Nicely cropped and presented.

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 19-Dec-2020
    Gary,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on the the Lady Mallard with her reflection on the Dodder river weir.
    Susan
Comment from Monica Morrell


This is a great image. Wonderful detail. Beautiful reflection. Nice colors and interest. Well centered and presented.
Thank you for sharing all your wonderful photos. Always a pleasure to view.

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 18-Dec-2020
    Monica,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Mallard duck.
    SUsan
reply by Monica Morrell on 18-Dec-2020
    Always a pleasure!
Comment from Sailee


So nice photography..for a second I thought it's an art ..such a wonderful capture ..cute and nice appeal...wonderful work ..hope to see many more ..all the best

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 18-Dec-2020
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Lady Mallard duck.
    Susan
Comment from Sgoolsby


Really great shot Susan. Such a pretty duck, and a beautiful shot with the reflection! Great detailing shown in the feathers and the movement in the water.lovely close with great clarity.

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 18-Dec-2020
    Steph,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Lady Mallard on the river Dodder weir. Thanks too for your Welcome SIX Star rating.
    Susan
Comment from Artistsushma


Fantastic capture....I really love the duck with its beautiful reflection in n the water....you have composed the shot brilliantly....clarity is superb...my initial impression was that of a painting......thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 18-Dec-2020
    Sushma,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on the Mallard Duck on the weir on the river Dodder along with her reflection.
    Susan
Comment from michiganmike


An ordinary enough subject but an outstanding shot. The light is fantastic and the composition with water in both the foreground and background is gorgeous. Beautiful colors and a great reflection.

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 18-Dec-2020
    Mike,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Lady Mallard on the weir.... I was about to walk past the pair of Mallards when I noticed their reflections. Thanks a million for your welcome SIX Star rating.
    Susan
Comment from cleo85


The Mallard lady is charming. Her pose is elegant. Your photo is perfect focused and exposed and has good depth. I enjoy the sharpness of detail and the realism of color and light. The reflections are fascinating. The tall framing is sufficient. The Mallard is excellent placed within the frame. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 18-Dec-2020
    Cleo,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Lady Mallard with her reflection.
    Susan
reply by cleo85 on 18-Dec-2020
    You're very welcome, Susan :o)
Comment from JirinaInspire


The reflections of this lady duck are very nice.
The composition and presentation is perfect with the duck standing in the flowing water where the lights reflects blue color also present on the bird's feather.
The connection you established it's this duck is showing beautifully.

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 18-Dec-2020
    Jirina,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Lady Dodder.
    Susan