The combination of vivid colours and interesting patterns is what excites me about this kind of photography. The subject is photographed at high speed so as to "freeze" the patterns in the water and make them look like a watercolour painting.  I have been told that this gives a 3D effe[...]

Sky reflections on a sunny day give a misty blue with hints of the clouds which are floating across the sky.

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.

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

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.