Mallard, female ( Anas platyrhynchos )

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The conditions were perfect to catch this photo. Golden hour and a calm pond with a duck sitting there resting

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Size: 6000px × 3376px
Location: Netherlands
Photo credit: © Mike Hermes / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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