Very cool pose and details. I would give it a bit more room at the top and might be tempted to remove the shadow of the bill on the chest. Thanks for sharing!
Love the BKGR, the spread wings and tail, and the hanging feet. Would loved to have seen more room above the duck.
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The hanging feet and the "O my gosh" look to this image is a winner all in it's own. Since I do not have any good fliers, I can't offer a critique for that. I will say one thing, the wing span details are very nice, good exposure too.
This image is very cool, Kirsten. The symmetry is amazing and the sharpness is outstanding. I agree that more room at the top would make it even better.