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So I apologize in advance for being the only toad here, but ... I think the business of the water's surface robs from and swallows the focus a bit away from the mallard.
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The reason why the sun sets in the evening is because it wants to see the sunrise in the morning. I rise in the morning because I want to see them both. RvdB
I am sure this will be the first of many with your new lens !