I like the pose, IQ, details, HA and I would add a little canvas behind the duck if you have it. The BG colors compliment the duck perfectly. Beautiful image Ann.
Nice color palette and details. I do not have any proper images of a female Ring-necked so envious of this one. I agree that a bit more room on the left would be better and also agree on a bit of CCW rotation.
I have had a bunch in the area so I know the look and this is spot on...Love the water, the exposure and
you gave Ducks the proper respect by getting on the ground....
Comp is fine to me, in the words of the immortal Arthur Morris, "no one cares what is behind the bird'.
Beautiful! I love the water rings in front of the duck. I do wish the duck's back half would be more parallel to the sensor, or that the head would be angled more in line to the body angle. Other than that, this is very sweet.
Looks good Ann. She really pops. Not quite as low as I usually go for ducks, but the addition of the rings in front of her is fun and appropriate. Agree with CCW rotation.