EMERALD CROWN

Coming into the breeding season the birds are probably looking their best and brightest, this Mallard was certainly looking extremely smart down at a local canal. My other album today contains a Grandmonster, not quite as smart as this Mallard, but having far more fun.

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[Milanie]

Beautiful colors - love these mallards. When you can get the light to hit them like you did here, they are stunning. Really nice detail.

[diane day]

great capture. I love the vivid colors

[Clare]

Gorgeous green! Great shot!

[👑 AnaZad]

Beautiful lighting over the green head, looks great.

[Daryl O'Hare]

Truly a regal green. Water drops exquisite

[Chris Stapleton]

Lovely close up

[Leana Niemand]

Awesome colours and foucs.

[Barbara Donnellan]

You captured that handsome iridescent head beautifully with the light and small beads of water on him. Wonderful close up.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot!

[Claire]

Nice capture!

[Louise]

Lovely capture.

[Linsey]

Great capture and colors!

[alia_801]

You captured the sheen on his head feathers brilliantly, and it contrasts nicely with his bright beak too.

[Peggy Scroggins]

Everything is so clear and beautiful. FAV

[Brian Wright]

Stunning colours and detail. Great shot.

[Mark Prince]

@milaniet @dmdfday @cailts @anazad511 @darylo @cljs @leananiemand @barbarajdonnellan @elisasaeter @tuya @roachling @kiscsillag @alia_801 @miata2u @bri1066 Thank you all very much for taking the time to view and for leaving your wonderful comments, very much appreciated and thanks again for the Favs.