Hmmm...thats nice

[Stu Bowie]

A pair of white faced ducks having a preening session. Pity the guy on the right has his eyes closed, but there again, he must be enjoying it.

Canon 50D
100-400 @ 390mm
1/2000
F/6.3
ISO 640

Exp Comp 0
Hand Held

[Brian Barcelos]

Very cute capture. You did great with the colors and nice BG. I don't mind the shut eye as it gives this a more intimate feel. I think this might benefit from a crop left and right. Congrats.

Brian

[Axel Hildebrandt]

The interaction looks great! I also like the sharpness, exposure control and BG. I don't mind the closed eye at all, I think it adds to the mood.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Yes, I too think the closed eye adds to the image. I think this could have worked as a vertical with the sides cropped and more of the ducks showing below (I especially find the lower duck awkwardly cut short in the frame). Cute interaction!

[david cramer]

Nice detail, behavior and exposure. I agree with a little crop on both sides.

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks a lot guys. Here is a repost with the sides cropped. I feel this is too square, and adding to the top would leave empty space.
Dan, I agree adding to the bottom will work.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I liked the original better, I could also see this as a vertical crop if you have more room at the bottom.

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks Axel. I do have room at the bottom, showing most of their bodies. I will relook at the entire image and process accordingly.

[Dave Barnes]

Super detail and ciolour Stu. Agree on the portrait crop.

[Aidan Briggs]

I like the original better than the repost, as it is just too square. I also feel that a vertical original would have been stronger, but I still like the interaction here.

[Fabs Forns]

Awwwwww, so sweet it is :)

Another vote for the original, although I don't mind square crops, I do not care much for it here.
Very good EXP control Stuart.

[Connie Mier]

I like that its eyes are closed, it gives the interaction some interest. Can't decide which crop I like best.

[Gal Shon]

I like the OP better, it's super sharp and I really like the affection mood, great interaction.

[Kiran Poonacha]

I too prefer the OP bro.. loved the interacting pose and details.. congrats..

[Stu Bowie]

Thank you all so much guys and girls. Much appreciated.