Comment from JirinaInspire
Great composition and details on this duck in the sunlight. The colors and details are so nicely presented in this picture .
The background that is framing the picture working for this image very well.

 Comment Written 22-May-2020

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reply by the author on 23-May-2020

Thanks so much :)

Comment from jesuel
what a beautiful photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting and i like how you have framed it in fine work here

 Comment Written 21-May-2020

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reply by the author on 21-May-2020

Thanks so much James :)

Comment from michiganmike
A great perspective that clearly shows how he got his name. A fine composition with excellent detail in his plumage. I am not so fond of the bright background though.

 Comment Written 21-May-2020

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reply by the author on 21-May-2020

Thanks Mike - yes would rather it was either in full shade or full sun lighting made it difficult

Comment from supergold
a wonderful capture Mary of this Strange looking duck, Nothing to do with the wood ducks we have in our area; fantastic head; outstanding sharp details;

 Comment Written 20-May-2020

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reply by the author on 20-May-2020

Thanks so much Fred :)

Comment from ABG Photography
Oh so cute. I love this. It has incredible initial impact in so many ways. Your tight cropping of just the head and shoulders of the bird, which is such a nice, sharp image, really captivates the viewer, as well as the contrast between the dark color of the duck and the bright green grass around him. I really admire your technical skills. The viewer is given such extraordinary detail of the ducks feathers, thanks to your sharp focus, that you don't mind that he is in the shade. Shooting the focal point in the shade can sometimes detract from the overall composition, but in this shot, it does not. It's a wonderful composition.

 Comment Written 20-May-2020

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reply by the author on 20-May-2020

Thank-you so much for your generous rating and wonderful review.

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mary,
A beautiful picture of this Australian Wood Duck drake showing off it's darker mane on the back of his head his eys appearing to be fixed on something on the ground. Beautiful composition framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 20-May-2020

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reply by the author on 20-May-2020

Thanks so much Susan :)

Comment from MKFlood
interesting capture. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the ducks facial is good. the capture of the light is good. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 20-May-2020

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reply by the author on 20-May-2020

Thanks very much Mark :)

Comment from nikman
A very nice looking nature shot posted here for us to enjoy! Your fine and classical composition grants us a lovely view of your beautiful duck. Like the feather detail. Well taken!

 Comment Written 20-May-2020

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reply by the author on 20-May-2020

Thanks so much Nik :)

Comment from alaskapat
Nice close capture of this wood duck, I like the chocolate brown head with the black mane. Very interesting white with black detailed body. Well focused, this image is clear, exposure is good, the colors and tones appear natural. Nice definition in feathers, face and bill, appreciate the clear eye.
Well composed and presented!

 Comment Written 20-May-2020

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reply by the author on 20-May-2020

Thanks very much Pat :)