Gorgeous! I love the shallow DOF and the water is amazing. Agree with the suggested crop. I'd love to see a little more on the bottom, to include more of the reflection.
Hi Dan, good low shooting angle, and you certainly nailed the detail on the head - excellent sharpness there too. With regards to the space on top, I too would take a bit off.
Gorgeous portrait of this duck, with a nice sense of motion in the sweet green water. The detail around the face and eye is excellent. Wish the duck had not been as close to you, as a bit more dof for the main body of the duck might have been nice. Dig the mullet!...
I like your comp as is, and just love the forward surge of the duck, the beautiful detail, and her awesome hairdo. Maybe she's in a rush to the hairdresser.
Almost makes me glad I'm losing my hair these days LOL.
Stunning detail Dan, love the clear water bow wave, the eye is 100% sensational as is the overall exposure.....in a perfect world a little more dof would be nice, but at the same time as it is draws more attention to the head region with all that character.