Beneath the soft light of a misty morning, the male mallard stands in quiet elegance. His iridescent green head gleams like polished jade—an evolutionary beacon designed not merely for beauty, but for attraction. With every feather in place, he waits, alert and composed, a familiar yet often underestimated presence in our wetlands. This is Anas platyrhynchos—resilient, adaptable, and remarkably dapper.
Anas platyrhynchos
Shot with:
Canon EOS 6D + Sigma 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3
600mm | 1/1000 | f/6.3 | ISO5000