Comment from MKFlood
Very cool. They are very colorful looking birds. The clarity is great. The angle of the shot of this beautiful bird in the water is great. The capture of the light is great. The image is balance and eye appealing to the viewer. Good eye and great job overall

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2021

many thanks again

Comment from Renaesart
what a fabulous picture of this duck full of color and interesting detail. I am seeing pictures that inspire me to paint.I would love to paint 'this if you don't mind ,

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2021

welcome to this site: hope you'll enjoy and many thanks for your comments;
of course you are free to paint it; if you want, I can send it to your mail

Comment from Lilibug6
Hi Fred! This is a beautiful shot of the Mandarin duck! I love the bright colors of these birds! The focus is spot on! The lighting is great! I like the ripples in the water! Great job! Lori

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2021

thanks a lot Lori for your wonderful comments and top rating, so highly appreciated

reply by Lilibug6 on 29-Jan-2021

My pleasure! Lori

Comment from ReginaL
I love this. Birds are truly beautiful and I love it when photographers such as yourself capture them when they are in their natural habitat. Very good job!

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2021

thanks a lot Regina for your nice comments

Comment from Madylene Triplett
What a beautiful duck you have here. The color appears natural and the photo is well focused. The black strip that runs down it's head causes the duck to fade into the background. This causes some loss in detail, which can make fixing the lighting not as effective. Other than that minor detail very well done, and thank you for sharing all the interesting facts about this duck.

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2021

thanks so much for your nice and detailed comments

Comment from shoregrass
Definitely titled perfectly, my friend. It is a true beauty. Your capture is superb and shows off every feather and color with fine detail and perfect lighting. Nicely composed too. Very well done!

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2021

thanks a lot Ed for your nice comments

reply by shoregrass on 29-Jan-2021

My pleasure.

Comment from Oats19
What a beautiful duck. The dark water against it really makes it stand out . The subtle ripples are caught very nicely. A very nice photo . Thanks for sharing

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2021

thanks so much

reply by Oats19 on 29-Jan-2021

You?re welcome

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A beautiful picture of this most handsome Mandarin drake showing off his exotic looking & beautiful plumage. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2021

merci beaucoup

Comment from nikman
Quite a good image posted here! Your fine, full and off-centre image gives us an enjoyable view of your handsome mandarin duck. Its throat feathers are beautiful. Sharpness and exposure are good. Nicely done!

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2021

many thanks Priit

Comment from Artistsushma
splendid photo...no doubt about the beauty of this mandarin duck....such lovely colours and patterns...its a visual treat....clarity is spot on....the dark water with reflections of trees in it is looking good....thanks for sharing....

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2021

thanks a lot Sushma for your lovely comments