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    Hooded Merganser Hen from last month. These hens often seem to have a comical look about them.

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    Love it ! She looks realy surprised at something.- Maybe an emergency landing in the duck world !!
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    Pretty neat Bill. The expression on her face is priceless.

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    Comic and surprise on her face Bill says it all, great work.

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    Hi Bill, love the trail of water from the incoming splash down, and that expression with the wide open eye takes this over the top.

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    I like your unusual way of composition..makes sense with all the dragging going on. Lot's of movement and power in the image. I like it a lot. TFS.

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    Lovely frame Bill, great detail on the bird and I love the trail of water. Nice comp aswell.

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    Such an interesting duck, love the expression. The trailing water add a lot to the image. Nice work, Bill. Thank you for sharing.
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    very nice Bill,nice action pose,love the look on her face,the color of the water show her off.TFS.

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    Excellent image. I like the expressions of this beautiful lady.

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    Thanks everyone. Your comments are appreciated, as always.

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