From afar I could hear this 'wild' duck, lots of splashing water and croaking. As I got closer, I saw two ducks, busily beating their wings on the water. Quickly I took some photos's to capture this moment: the movement of the water and of the bird comes out beautifully here. The black background was created by the dark lighting conditions; the duck was swimming in a pond surrounded by tall trees.
As an enthusiastic hobby photographer, I have a preference for landscapes and slow shutter speeds... Read more…