Comment from Sange
Fine capture of this wood duck male..they do look so fake don't they? Like some people who wear painted masks. I love the lone water drop with awesome impact splash up!!
Fine shooting Shadow with a nice reflection.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2018

Thanks Sange!! Like decoys.... ;)

Comment from Linda Wetzel
I think wood ducks are beautiful with their feather coat of many colors. I like the mirror image of this one. The water drops create interesting movement in the water. The love greens reflected on the surface of the water add depth and interest.

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Jul-2018

thanks so much Linda... I've actually sold this one today :)

Comment from nikman
Looks like a male Mallard to me speaking as a Brit! Your nice central composition offers us a very enjoyable look at your duck! Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Jul-2018

thanks so much Nikman :) Love the British.. after all, you gave us the Beatles :)

reply by nikman on 06-Jul-2018

Beatles - reason enough!

Comment from alaskapat
Cyber six for this one! Perfect focus, the image is clear and shows beautiful detail, nice eye contact complete with catch light, nice position in the frame, I love the water drops,they frame him! Well controlled exposure the colors and tones are natural! He's beautiful! Well presented!

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Jul-2018

thanks so much Pat!!