The winter mallard season is def. upon us! Like the wing back position, angle in frame, good illumination of the green about the eye, placement of subject in frame.
I might very slightly tone down the from the snow on the bush to the left. Just a wee bit distracting/ eye drawing.
For me the bird has more than enough contrast to consider toning down the snow. However, that's the beauty of this. We all see/envisage a different result. Even if ever slightly so.
A more upward wing position would have put this well over the top. It is pretty good as is, but just not quite there for my taste.
TFS :)