Hey Layton- this is a very nice image of a Falcated Teal (Anas falcata) which is a native of east Asia. The species is popular with waterfowl fanciers and is often kept in captivity, whence it is a regular escape. This is very common with waterfowl, the rare ones of which are the bane of birdwatchers because their origins are frequently suspect.
Love the colours and lighting. I would give less room below because the reflection is not strong.
Wow, you got yourself a nice one. Didn't know the ID, thanks to John for that. Agree on clipping the reflection and a smaller aperture would have increased your DOF since he was perpendicular to the sensor.
Nice light and colors, Layton - as noted by John. I like the head-on relaxed pose, but would wish for a little more DOF to sharpen up the rear of the bird a bit. I would suggest removing the bright spot in the background as it draws my eye from the bird. You might try some noise removal on the background.
Another Euro Duck?
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