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    Stunning IQ, gorgeous bird and lovely comp, Ramesh. Excellent complementary bg and fg to highlight this beauty.
    I love it as is, but if you were to twist my arm, I'd say I wished the feet were visible and for a degree of head turn towards us.

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    Hi Ramesh, I like the low perspective, and pops so well against the super smooth BG. The plumage on the neck is difficult to get right, as it gives the impression thats its oversharpened, so its a fine line there. In cases like that, I selectively sharpen the subject, so to do less on that type of plumage. I agree with Sid on wanting to see the feet.

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    Beautiful image, Ramesh. Great pose, bg and details.

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    Ramesh, IQ is indeed top-notch. terrific pop to the image. details, BG, comp...ticks all boxes for me. I like this shooting angle a lot. I dont mid trading feet for this POV. Well done.

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    Another great image Ramesh! I like the low angle, sharpness, details and BG. A little head turn would be nice but still a beauty.

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    This is a beautiful shot Ramesh. Really like the low POV and the colors/pattern on the duck. Very pretty .

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    Excellent image - I especially like the exceptional clarity, alert pose and smooth setting.

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    Super IQ and a smart looking duck.

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    Absolutely superb, as soon as I saw it I went WOW. I agree in an ideal world a slight head turn and the feet would be visible but that really is a stunning shot.

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    Gorgeous but looks over sharpened to me especially the head/neck!

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