Nice details in the shade even. This needs a full view. The subtle colorations are really nice. Don't know the duck though.

Adrienne, a couple of thoughts I got when looking at "Leaving."

I really like the diagonal line you have here but, in my humble opinion, I think it may be just a tad too high in the picture. A little lower with a slight cropping on the left side and bottom would move the subject down and more to the left as well.

I am also curious if you had the opportunity to take a series of shots with this bird. If you were able to capture him/her either turning and profiling or swimming in an opposite diagonal of your main one. This would create a picture making use of the natural movement of the scene, and, for us, a connection to your subject by being able to see the face.

Adrienne, I looked at your gallery and you are very talented. You have a keen understanding of composition and I welcome you to Caedes and wish you all the best. I am looking forward to seeing more of your work, as time moves on. ~~ John

If that bird had turned around to face the camera, this image would be better. I do like the details of the water and the trees along the shoreline, though.

Nicely composed, but when shooting wildlife you always want
to get them coming and not going. I do like the textures, colors and lines in your composition.

Garrett

the trees and the water shoreline are great but why not have the duck is leavingshould it be towards you?

like the ones above ...I like heads over tails. the layout is nice.