That one…right…THERE.

Getting at the offending feather can require some contortions, if you’re a duck.
The odd green streaks are not an artefact; there were grasses blowing in the wind. I kind of liked the effect.

[Mags]

It's a lovely capture. I've been trying more shots with a bit of a blurry foreground.

[Barb]

Such a marvelous photo, Laura! Impeccable clarity and color!

[Joanne Diochon]

Lovely close up of this duck. I also like the soft water behind her reflecting the blue sky and fluffy white clouds.

[Issi Bannerman]

What a lovely preening shot.

[Diana]

Wonderful close up and detail, lovely water too.

[Susan Wakely]

This preening is a serious job.

[Joan Robillard]

Wonderful

[Brian]

Wow! Wondrous capture

[Wylie]

one very focused duck!

[borof]

Beautiful sharp shot.

[Bucktree]

Wonderful behavioral shot.

[Randy Lubbering]

Love the detail

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Cute capture and great timing.

[Margaret Brown]

Beautiful focus and capture

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Beautiful

[Phil Howcroft]

love this , nice timing of the shot

[Christine Sztukowski]

I love this photo

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Islandgirl]

Wonderful detail!

[Dorothy]

Very nice.

[Valerie Chesney]

Wonderful capture!

[Sam A. Feldstein]

Beautiful!