Comment from Way West
A very nice capture of the brightly colored duck. I especially love the soft back ground that seems to mimic the colors of the mandarin. Well focused and nicely presented!

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2022

thanks so much

Comment from helvi2
Hi Super, What a gorgeous shot! The focus on the duck is perfect! The colors are amazing!You really show the duck off beautifully! I so wish I had a six to bless your lovely image with. :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2022

thanks a lot Nancy for your comments

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A beautiful picture of this proud Mandarin drake walking along your lake shore the light catching his beautiful iridescence on his neck, wings & back & the beauty of his colourful plumage. The blurred reflections on the lake's glistening surface makes a beautiful contrasting backdrop. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques& sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2022

merci suzanne

Comment from nikman
A good looking nature image posted here! Your fine and classical composition offers us an enjoyable view of that beautiful, multi-coloured duck. Colours, textures and tones are good. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Nicely done!

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2022

many thanks Priit

Comment from Glena Jessee-King
That duck has beautiful colors which makes it a beautiful subject, gorgeous duck and you did a wonderful job photographing it. Nice background blurring as well. The grasses, ground, leaves in front are ok.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2022

thanks so much Glena

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
Beautiful -beautiful - beautiful - because the color combination of this duck is special and outstanding.
Your picture is well presented with all the technical parts in total perfection - your angle and position is well-chosen as you have let more free space in front which is perfect as they move and that creates the liberty.
Looking again at the colors it is stunning as there are so many, different ones in such a special combination that your presentation is again fantastic - congratulations

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 Comment Written 07-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2022

many thanks Regina for your wonderful detailed comments;

reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 07-Jan-2022

Awesome and welcome

Comment from Zilyram
They are such gorgeous ducks, only place I have seen on is at the Zoo. Beautifully composed with great color and the blurred background contrasts against the duck nicely. Great focus on the eye.

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 Comment Written 07-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2022

thanks a lot Mary