Comment from Kathy Banich
Are these wood ducks? The male is so colorful and confident standing there evaluating the situation at hand; his mate eating and possibly your presence. Your focus was on the male, as he is crystal clear - a narrower aperture may have allowed the female sharpness as well, as she (due to aperture or movement) is softer in focus. Regardless, the image is framed well, tells a story, the detail and patterns on both ducks are well defined and the colors are naturally beautiful. I also like the angle of the shot that presents a nice side profile of both. Good Luck in the Contest.

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2024

Comment from alaskapat
What a wonderful photo op this lovely pair of Peking Ducks have offered you! The male is posed as if he is protecting the female as she searches for food. I like the way they are situated within the frame , the green ferns make a nice frame behind them as well as bringing the fresh green color.
Well focused, this image is clear, exposure is well managed, colors and tones appear natural. Well composed allowing a good sense of their location, well presented!

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2024