Tucked safely among its siblings, this duckling basks in a rare moment of calm. Its tiny bill, still soft and translucent, opens slightly—perhaps in a yawn, or the beginnings of a curious peep. In the warmth of the spring sun, under the watchful eye of its mother, the young mallard begins to explore the world one feather at a time.
Anas platyrhynchos
Shot with:
Canon EOS 6D + Sigma 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3
600mm | 1/4000 | f/6.3 | ISO3200