Bathed in the morning light, the tufted duck rises from the water, stretching its wings in a timeless ritual. That unmistakable yellow eye scans the world, ever alert, while the mirror-like surface below records a fleeting moment of elegance.<\/p>\n
This small diving duck is often underestimated, yet beneath its calm surface lies a tenacious spirit \u2014 built for frigid waters, deep dives, and long migrations.<\/p>\n
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\nCanon EOS 6D + Sigma 150-600mm f\/5.0-6.3
\n600mm | 1\/4000 | f\/7.1 | ISO5000<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"