Colours don't get more luxurious than this. A hint of the sky colour and a duo of autumn colours really make this photo come alive.  

Spirals of water are a wonderful 3D moment when a carolina duck seems to burst out of the photo.

A happy day for a photographer is a sunny day. Late afternoon is the best without contrasty light. The result is the deeper and stronger colours which become the background for the bird.

The camera tracks the carolina duck across the water and freezes the little bubbles of water as the duck glides by.

Waiting is all part of capturing a special moment in wildlife. Anyone can click as soon as they see a bird. The flapping in the water is a sign that at any moment the bird will lift up out of the water and flap only about 3 times so you have to be ready and you have to be quick.

When the bird is just floating and mot moving - then the clearest reflection can be obtained. The green of the surrounding trees is reflected and creates wonderful patterns.

Last but not least in this current edition of Mister Carolina Duck. The consecutive colours of the rainbow are YELLOW and GREEN. These are two sympathetic colours which are warm and calming.