I have oft said on this site that you can't go wrong with an image containing either ducks, swans or geese and this image proves my point. Beautifully captured and so well suited to B&W.
Excellent capture. Sharp details, incredible reflection, these ducks are truly beautiful, and their position makes this a striking photo. Sean is right, it's smooth. It almost feels like if you were to touch the photo, it would feel like velvet.