Domestic Mallard feather details – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/1250, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
There are times when I am at my local pond when I sit and wait for for the wild birds to fly in, fly out, get close, do something unusual or show some kind of unique or interesting behavior and when none of that is happening I pay attention to the domestic Mallards that are always around and photograph them too. Even though these birds have been domesticated and are somewhat tame these ducks still interest me as subjects to photograph. The variations in their plumage catches my eyes.
A few days ago when nothing much else was happening the feather details of one resting mallards that was close by caught my eye so I took a few images of it because I liked the colors and fine details I saw through my viewfinder.
When I processed this photo I cropped it even more so that all that was left was a macro look at the feathers which for whatever unknown reason I find appealing. Maybe it is the curves of the feathers or the combination of warm and cool tones in the duck’s plumage. I really can’t pin down why I like this photo and honestly I don’t feel a need to figure out why I do. I simply do.
Life is good.
Mia
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ooh, I want a soft blanket with that color and print to wrap up in on cold nights.
Lovely. Simply lovely.
Lovely abstract, Mia!
You are not alone in liking it. Rather a lot.
My God! That pic is fabulous! So rich in detail and subtle colors. Simply amazing. Thanks Mia.
Exactly….
Absolutely beautiful!
Abstracts are funny that way. No telling what will pop out at you and please your senses. I like it too.