There are many pictures of ducks in the world, but I especially liked this one because it showed something that few photos show, crystal clear water. It is not often that we see a ducks foot under water as clear as we see this one. I have photographed countless ducks doing thousands of antics, from flapping wings, to scratching, to even swimming under water, but few show both, above and below the water line, this clear.

I captured this at relatively small lake, and the ducks colors, with the reflection, and the clear water, gave me an almost 3D view of the duck.

So this photo is not just a testament to the beauty of the Mallard duck, but also to the clear waters of the Pacific Northwest.