Mandarin Duck on Virginia Forest Pond in in Virginia

Mandarin Duck on Virginia Forest Pond

by Candace Page

Iridescent orange and teal feathers define the male mandarin duck resting on glassy water. Bright midmorning sun illuminates the pond surface, reflecting the surrounding deciduous trees in soft focus. Leaves in shades of fading green and early yellow skitter across the water's edge, caught in a sudden gust. The duck remains still, its vibrant plumage contrasting against the muted autumnal tones of the Virginia forest. Shallow depth of field blurs the background foliage into a tapestry of browns and greens, isolating the bird. One orange leaf drifts slowly toward the duck's outstretched webbed foot.

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Camera Nikon D40*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D40 photos, grab one online.
Lens 85mm f/1.8
Focal Length 85mm
Aperture f/1.8
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 1600
Film processed in DxO PhotoLab
Location in Virginia
Date 2020-04-24
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 37.3875, -78.6345
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