the star of the marsh

In some ways this is a great combination.  However our eyes are trying to tell us who is the star of this show !  I would vote for the duck.  Great detail and colour showing of the plumage.  Personally I would have tried to tone down (eg blur) the background, because whilst it is really interesting, it competes.

Just my twopennyworth !

JIm

Indeed there is some evident competition between the drab-toned duck and the vivid plants , i would agree to tone down the showy background some more to see its visual impact lessened substantially. Jim , that's the type of critique i want to hear about , thanks again for your twopennyworth , always welcome , anytime ! Best greetings