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    We are getting some sunshine at last over here now, this is another from the lochside.

    Thanks for looking.

    Will

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    I like the low level POV here Will, makes all the difference in my eyes.

    Great autumn colours reflected in the water, and a nice preening pose make for a pleasing shot.

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    I find this to be a peaceful image. THe color palette is lovely and the duck seems to comfortable with your presence. Nice light. I like the color of the water, and the water droplets add something.
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    Very nice one, William. I like your chosen crop for the composition, the colors of the image, the sweet pose and the low angle and water drops. Very sweet.

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    Hi Will, in addition to the above comments/feedback, drop the exposure say around a third of a stop and add some black and it brings out more 'tonal' depth to the overall image.

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    Nice low shooting angle, eye contact and preening pose. The water color is very nice. Nice work, Will.

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    Just thinking how a subject actually doing something, preening in this case makes all the difference to an image, nice one Will, like it a lot.

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    Thanks for the comments. much appreciated as always.

    Hi Marina, lovely comments, I think if the goosander saw me, it would be off in a second. I was camouflaged at the side of the loch.

    Will

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    One amazing shot Will!

    IQ, water color, exposure, composition ... whichever way to look at it, a real beauty!

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    Nice image Will. I like the low shooting angle and the ducks activity. Lovely and sharp with a great BG colouring.

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    well done pleasant image

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    A beautiful image Will! I like the pose, low angle, IQ, details and sweet water color.

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    All been said Will. Another nice Merganser shot
    John

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    Very nice William. I like the resting pose and the nice low perspective. The colors and details look great too. Well done
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