Mandarin

One of several males on a large lake in Cumbria. Later seen copulating with female, here's hoping they continue to breed successfully and brighten up our waterways.
Canon 1DmkIV, Canon 500 f4 is+ 1.4.
ISO 800
1/1600
f5.6

Ivan to my eyes this looks about perfect the exposure on the head whites is lovely, excellent piece of work ,thanks for letting us have a look.
Hope all is well with you.

Cheers Keith.

Nice one Ivan.
They certainly are photogenic!
I would like a bit more canvas on the right but no big deal.
Very vivid shot.
Take care
John

Hi Ivan, lovely low angle, and the colours are really striking. You managed a good reflection too. A little more canvas on the right wont harm, but as is. :w3

Really nice that you captured a nice reflection to complement it. Wonderful!

Striking image. Love the setting and the low angle. Impressive work.

Beautiful image overall, nice head angle, love the slight angle light.

very nice, love the colors, low angle and the nice details

excellent image with beautiful colours , the head angel bird is perfect , the reflection of bird will add too much to the frame ........ TFS.

Great light and a lovely reflection Ivan. They're becoming quite widespread around Stockport now, and the waterways look all the better for it. The side on view with the slight head turn rounds this off nicely

Great shot all the way around.TFS

I like the HA, reflection, details, calm water and circular rings around the duck. I would add a little in front as well. Beautiful image Ivan!

Nice pose and reflection, Ivan. I would go just a little bit brighter.