This morning I am sharing a simple drake Mallard photo taken at my local pond. I liked this image because of the reflections of the duck, light pole and leaf.
Drake Mallard reflections – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/800, ISO 500, Nikkor 70-300mm VR at 300mm, natural light
I noticed the drake Mallard first because of how handsome he was in breeding plumage. I spotted the drake’s neat, squiggly reflection in the water as I raised my camera to snap a photo of the duck.
I chose this image of the Mallard to share because, when I first saw it on my monitor, the reflection of the blobby double eye made me laugh out loud.
In addition, I also liked how a light pole was reflected on the water because that reflection seemed to point the drake Mallard out. Some people might not care for that light pole reflection, I don’t mind it at all. In urban areas there are going to be times that human made items will show up in my photos even though it might just be a reflection.
Finally, I liked the single cottonwood leaf and the reflection of its stem floating on the water in front of the drake Mallard. The leaf reminds me of a sundial.
When I look at this image I just have to smile.
Life is good.
Mia
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Crystal clear and perfect in every respect. Damn! I wish I was as handsome as that Mallard. Thanks Mia.
WHAT a beauty. Thank you.
cosmic!
Mia: I love the photo of the Mallard Drake. Most of the ducks in my area are of this type and always nice to see. My email box was full for a week, so this is the second email I got this morning. Missed seeing these items. Stay warm, it may warm up some what in my area this next week.
He is a handsome, handsome fellow. 💚
A wonderful photograph which reminds us that some of the most beautiful things in life can be so simple.