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    Default Ms. Wood duck - close up

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    Another one from last weekend. Was fortunate to have a clean patch of water.

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    I love the head position, exposure, and the waters transition to Bg. I like the water drops. Might suggest removing bright pixels on top of the head.

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    I am thinking that I would like this cropped from the bottom and the back moving her to the rear third of the frame. That's because I like the water in front best :)
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    Thanks Artie:

    I had considered both of those crops, but liked the colors in her feathers and decided not to crop from right. I will give it a try though.

    Layton: The hot spots on top of her head are water drops.

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    Randy, good overall detail, and the light has brought out the colours on the wing feathers nicely. Droplets always adds interest to these type of images, and I like the texture of the water.

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    Love the detail and eye contact.

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    Ditto Alan's comments and I agree with Artie on composition (though I can understand not wanting to lose that beautiful reddish feather detail on body) The blue water spot makes this image for me. Cheers.

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    Yes that water certainly is something to behold here. I like the water drops strewn about, and both this comp and the suggested alternative would work well.

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