Mallard (Drake)(Anas platyrhynchos) Ducks (Anatidae)

Water Fowl Photographs
Nature & Wildlife Photography by Gary D.Tonhouse
Water Fowl Gallery

This photograph was created at a pond in Johnston, Iowa.
The Drake Mallard is looking is best today. He must
have known that he was going to have his photo taken
this day. Mr. Drake was very cooperative and the Good
Lord let his magnificent Golden glow shine on him.

Equipment that was used to capture image is as follows:

Camera: Nikon F4s
            Lens: Nikor 300mm F4 AF
                                   Tripod: Gitzo 320 and Bogen Ballhead
   Film: Fuji Provia 100