Comment from Lilibug6
This is very beautiful Eileen=) The focus is spot on! The colors are fantastic! The ripples on the water are very nice1 Great entry for the contest! Great job and best of luck in the contest! Lori

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2018

wow thanks Lori!!

reply by Lilibug6 on 15-Jan-2018

My pleasure! Lori

Comment from Malmax
What BEAUTIFUL little duck!
I realize the water should be the focus on this entry and it truly does have incredible circular ripples, but I can't help but comment on how pretty this duck is. I love this
beautiful detailed and feathered friend. I hope you don't mind but I chuckled when I read your narrative..
sounds so familiar. Great artist notes.
Best of luck in the competition.
Malmax

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2018

thank you so much!!

reply by Malmax on 15-Jan-2018

My pleasure

Comment from Sange
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
And this is how it is Done in the Florida bright sun with Kelvin Scale and ALL manual settings!
Boom!
He was a fine handsome boy showing off his colorful feathers hidden and seen only when Preening or in flight.
OUTSTANDING stop action, white balance Control, captured pose and those circular water rings are the added bonus!
Fine work My Shadow Girlie!
Nice to see YOU UP TOP on the front page instead of the same old same old week after week!
Your work has improved so much!
Bravo!!!

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018

thanks so much sange! What an honor!

reply by Sange on 14-Jan-2018

Will soup be made available?

Comment from nikman
And where in the world are the wetlands? Yes, ducks frequently like to be the centre of attention. Your nice image is well composed, sharp and has good exposure. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018

In my world of course :) South Florida, we have many. Thanks Nik

reply by nikman on 14-Jan-2018

Thanks!

Comment from Jairos
This shot is Amazing, like the angle. love the ripples on the water, very good sharp focus, good exposure and beautiful colors and tones here, very well done, jairos

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Jan-2018

wow, thanks so much Jairos!

Comment from Life is but a dream.
Another rock solid entry showing nature and water, water and nature in the form of that little duck preening.

Technical elements in place and the light source adds extra depth with highlights of gold in the circles.

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Jan-2018

thanks a lot

Comment from karen zima
The details in this photo are sharp and clear. The waves in the water from a circle that spirals out and frames the duck. The water and duck are sun lit beautifully. Nice work.

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 Comment Written 12-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Jan-2018

thanks so much Karen!

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Eileen,
A beautiful picture of this Blue Winged Teal drak busy preening his wing while swimming his movement creating circular ripples around him in the crystal clear water that you can clear see his feet below the surface. Beautiful composition framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

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 Comment Written 12-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Jan-2018

thanks Susan :)