For me the water makes this image special, Jim. Nice pattern formed by the curvy waves. For the first look I did not like the centered position of the bird, but than I say the reflection and I do like the composition. Well done.
Love the bird and the textures and the soft light and the patterns in the water. Note: with 3X as much room in front of the bird as behind it it is not at all centered. The composition is pretty much perfect.
The image is almost painterly. a
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Hi Jim, very well done on the overall exposure, and I like the soft light. I really like the colour on this fellows head, and yes, lovely texture to the water. Well captured.