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    This image is pretty much as it came from the camera except for sharpening, so I guess you would call it an in-camera effect of chiaroscuro. I look for lighting situations like this whenever I'm out shooting. f/8@1/1600th sec ISO 400
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    Very nice Kerry, love the deep green of the water, the head turn and the feather detail. Good example for the theme.

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    Very nice! The preening gives it a very nice touch, taking it beyond the usual portrait, and I love the reflection! Lovely lighting!

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    Nicely composed, and the dark water makes the duck stand out very well. I agree with Diane about the preening and reflection.

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    Very nice. I am assuming this duck was in a shady area rather than your being in the very late afternoon?

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    Thanks everyone!

    Hazel, this was indeed shot at mid-afternoon, that is the sun in the bird's eye. He was not in shade, but the reflection from a tree that is in the shade is what made the background dark.
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    What's there not to like? Great chiaroscuro. Cute position of the head. Beautiful feather detail. The soft ripples in the water and how they catch the colors are lovely. Very nice.

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    A real winner. Great lighting and sharpness.

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    Well Kerry having photographed 666 ABA species I sure wish I had taken this image...beautiful, whether for the theme or not...did I say a thing of beauty

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