Randy, lovely colours showing up here, and both your angle of capture, and HA work well. You pretty much nailed the sharpness too. I like how you have shared your different water colours at different locations.
Absolute KO great image...... now just one tiny point very long lens plus TC does this mean it was taken from a slightly higher angle than is optimal? I know this is a bit picky but had the angle been lower I suspect it could have been even better.
You sure came away with some winners this year at North Chagrin and this one's no exception, one of your best IMO. Love the spotlight look and the more neutral-toned water helps to show off the ducks fabulous colors and details.
Jonathan - I was as low as I could go, tripod flat on the stone deck. Would have liked a lower option, but then you start to lose the quality of the reflections, so always trade offs.