CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Later afternoon at the end of a busy photography day. The sunset peaks through the trees and lights up the mallard wings in mid flap. sku 10009

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Ultra green and the shininess of it. Blue skies mean deep colours recorded. The blue skies give a rich warmth to the colours of the mallard. sku 10010

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE The leaf was a bone of contention - as I took the photo - but - Japan has a phrase called wabi sabi - which means to "embrace perfection as it is part of REAL LIFE". So I embrace this leaf. sku 10011

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE It seems that wing flap photos that I managed to get were nearly always in profile. This photo - I am most proud of in the wing flap category as its so 3D. sku 10012

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE When birds stare down into the water - to me - it looks like they are deep in thought. sku 10013

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Its that time of year again when the trees change colour and fall off the trees. Water shapes and leaf colours really tell a story. sku 10014

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Close up and low level photography brings the viewer directly in line with the mallard and his morning sip. sku 10015

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Autumn colours of deep green and caramel browns which mimic the colours of this mallard. sku 10016

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Mister Mallard with his forthright walk as he wishes the ice would melt and he could on with his day. sku 10017

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Its a great time of year to see all the new families of birds. The sun hits his beak and he zooms along the lake with mum and dad. sku 40011

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Ducklings are strongly independent at an early age. I have seen them venture about 100 metres before turning back. sku 40012

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE The sky bolour reflection really brings this little fellow to life. Once again another brave soul swims away and soon returns. sku 40013