Mallard

Into the Unknown – Contest

A young mallard swims through a small creek. The wide crop works very well here because of the Chiaroscuro lighting. The dark edges and backdrop in this photo are barely seen, helping tell the story of the duckling venturing out into the unknown.

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Birder2011

August 14, 2025 5:56 pm

I really like the composition of this photo. Nicely done.

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