Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos)
Dominick Lofino Park, Beavercreek, Ohio
"Photographs are a recording of memories."
Looking almost heaven-sent, this female Mallard duck is glowing in the evening light of dusk. Typically their colors are muted greys and browns with some iridescent purple on the wing tips. In this case the light really gave off an otherworldly feel with the orange.
This image would have been like any other basic bird portrait without the golden hour. I have several dozen images like that already, however this one stands out above the rest. Upon first viewing, your eyes are drawn to that burst of color. It's beautiful and I wouldn't have it any other way.
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