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.

Reflections are my "friend". They show how still the waters are and create a mirror of the bird above the water.

The variety of coloured backgrounds holds true with the carolina duck. The late afternoon with the carolina looking straight at me.

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

Vivid autumn colours will bring any wildlife photo alive. A trio of leaves have landed in the water. COLOUR IS LIFE.

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.