John
This is a beautiful shot, and the B&W sets the mood very well. I can almost feel the rain.
This is a really fantastic photo. The separation of the bird from the background is so strong that the duck almost seems like it's floating... um... you know what I mean.
I especially like how the catchlight in the bird's eye matches the colouring of its plumage.
Yes it was an overcast day, but still good light and of course rain. Thanx
Very nice and B&W suits the mood. Well done.
ADK Jim
Very nice John. My garden looked just like that this morning.

Thanx NT74, It rained here a lot this Summer.