Comment from Envision
Wow, this is an interesting find! It looks like a Muscovy duck with that reddish turkey looking texture to the mask. The feathers stand out nicely. I like how it is just sitting there for you to take it's photograph! Looks like it has made a nest or seat on a variety of wood pieces :)

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2018

Yup, a Muscovy. Thanks for the review.

Comment from Malmax
The clarity in this is amazing and the beautiful detail in the face of this duck or goose is very well presented. Excellent color and closeup view. I'm surprised it let you get in this close...makes for a terrific shot.
Best of luck in the competition.
Malmax

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2018

Thanks for the great review.

reply by Malmax on 10-Feb-2018

My pleasure

Comment from dalebraatz
This is a very interesting looking goose, has great details and depth and textures and colors have been captured in this bird, a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2018

Thanks Dale.

Comment from GaliaG
Good he only looked at you and did not attach you for getting too close to his nest

good focus, light handling, composition and presentation

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2018

Thanks you very much

Comment from PeglegDeb
lol...and she does NOT look at all intimidated by you Chuck. Great entrant for this contest btw.

Nice focus....she's really well detailed and gotta love that eye staring you down...lol Nice, natural color and spot on w/ exposure. ...and such a New Yorker title...lol LOVE IT!

Best of luck to both of you in the contest.

Deborah

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2018

Thanks again.

reply by PeglegDeb on 08-Feb-2018

My pleasure Chuck!

Comment from lacrikit1
very nice capture of this guy..nice DOF and very good clarity..It does look like it is staring..great colors also..nice job on this photo..Keep it up and thank you for sharing...

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2018

Thank you very much.

reply by lacrikit1 on 08-Feb-2018

your welcome..

Comment from Lilibug6
This duck has a very unusual looking face! The focus is great! The colors are very good! The lighting and presentation are very good! Well done and a pleasure to view! Lori

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2018

Thanks Lori. Much appreciated.

reply by Lilibug6 on 08-Feb-2018

My pleasure! Lori

Comment from nikman
You! Because I am going to take your portrait!! It has a good full and central composition allowing us an enjoyable look at your duck(breed?). Exposure and sharpness are fine. Nicely taken!

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2018

Thanks for the nice review. No idea on the genus. Oh - Muscovy Duck per Susan F.M.T.

reply by nikman on 08-Feb-2018

Thanks!

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a nice shot of the duck! You have timed it well. The light and shadows, colours and the composition have worked out well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2018

Thanks very much.

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A beautiful picture of this broody Muscovy duck sitting on her clutch of eggs while keeping an eye on you should you pose a danger to them she'd start hissing & get up to chase you away. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
susan

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2018

Thanks for the great review Susan. And thanks for the identification