Wings of Resilience

With powerful, rhythmic wingbeats, she slices through the air — a female mallard in swift, purposeful flight. Her mottled plumage may not gleam like the male’s iridescence, but it tells a story of camouflage and quiet resilience. Perhaps she scouts for a safe nesting site, or perhaps she’s already a vigilant guardian, returning to her brood.

Anas platyrhynchos

Shot with:
Canon EOS 6D + Sigma 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3
600mm | 1/4000 | f/6.3 | ISO1000