With plumage that rivals the finest gemstones, the male mallard drifts through cold waters, unbothered and utterly composed. Each glistening droplet on his bill is a quiet testament to the life he leads – simple, yet governed by instincts honed over millennia. In his world, survival and splendour coexist.
Anas platyrhynchos
Shot with:
Canon EOS 6D + Sigma 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3
600mm | 1/2000 | f/6.3 | ISO4000