Comment from Darth Chelios
Ha ha! Is that how ducks kiss? Beak to beak?
This is a clear and pleasant photo to look at. Thank you for sharing :-)

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020

I didn't ask them;
many thanks Chelsey

reply by Darth Chelios on 25-Mar-2020

Taha!

Comment from Zilyram
These two are really putting on a show for you Fred - another well timed image with good composition and very natural color. Focus is perfect.

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020

many thanks mary;
I have more

Comment from Shadow catcher
Another great shot of this goosey couple,I see she is still standing on one leg.Nicely timed,excellent focus and composition,i like the colors throughout,as well as the tight panoramic framing.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2020

thanks so much

Comment from Lilibug6
Awww this is so sweet! I love it! They seem to be kissing! The focus is very good! The colors are great! The pose is what I truly like the most in this shot! Great job and thanks for sharing! Lori

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2020

thanks a lot lori for your nice comments

reply by Lilibug6 on 24-Mar-2020

You are very welcome! Lori

Comment from Timothy M. Smith
Great job capturing the moment! I also like how you cropped in closely to get the details of the subject. I agree with your choice of having a fairly dark overall exposure so that the white duck would not be washed out. Very nice job!

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2020

thank you;
I noticed that you give very often less than 5* without indicating what is wrong; if there is Nothing wrong, it should be a 5* or 6* for outstanding pics;

reply by Timothy M. Smith on 24-Mar-2020

Perhaps I need to review the judging criteria, which I am unable to find. I figure a 3-3.5 is average on that scale, which makes yours considered very good. I need to be careful not to count much for equipment and processing, which might not be in a person?s control, but I like to see super crisp detail if possible, and I would have dealt with the contrast extremes by minimizing contrast and lightening shadows, which can be done with just a cell phone camera. Great moment perfectly captured though.

reply by the author on 24-Mar-2020

have a look at Q&A under "Community," at the top f the page; it is explained how stars should be given;

reply by Timothy M. Smith on 24-Mar-2020

Thanks

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
So, he has talked her into it.! Hope you did't intrude of their privacy for the logical next step!:):) Nice looking shot. Great timing.!Light and sharpness are very effective in creating a lovely capture.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2020

many thanks Sesha

Comment from michiganmike
A very nice shot that shows the interaction between these two in fine detail. I like the light and the great colors that it gives you. Good exposure for the white plumage and great tight cropping.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2020

many thanks mike

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A beautiful picture of this pair of domestic Graylag Geese appearing to kiss one another as part of the mating practices on the lake shore. Beautiful composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2020

merci suzanne

Comment from nikman
Spring is clearly in the air over there! Your fine composition offers us an enjoyable look at those two love birds making good use of their long necks. Sharpness and exposure are good. Well taken!

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2020

many thanks again