Close-up of a female mallard duck swimming in a pond

A detailed close-up portrait of a female mallard duck with a yellow beak swimming in calm water. The image captures the intricate texture of the brown and black feathers against a soft, rippled background.

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PHOTO INFO

Image Size
4272x2848px
File Size
971.78KB
resolution
4K
Aesthetic Score
82/100

VISUAL ATTRIBUTES OF THIS STOCK PHOTO

Color temperature
neutral
Brightness
mid_tone
Saturation
moderate
Lighting Source
natural
Lighting Condition
overcast
Negative Space
moderate
Negative Space Location
top_right
Depth Of Field
shallow
Has People
none
Season
unknown
Time Of Day
unknown
Shot Scale
close_up
Background Type
natural_scene
Orientation
horizontal
Composition Style
rule_of_thirdsclose_up
Dominant colors
brownblackyellowgray
Palette Style
naturalearthy
Mood
calmserene
Style
documentarywildlife
Subject type
birdwildlife

aesthetic analysis & score

82
Overall aesthetic — Superb

This is a high-quality wildlife portrait that excels in technical execution and subject presentation. The sharp focus on the duck's expressive eye and detailed feathers, combined with a pleasing composition and soft background, makes it a visually appealing and commercially viable stock image.

Composition & Framing

85

The subject is well-positioned using the rule of thirds, with the head facing into the open space, creating a balanced and engaging composition.

Lighting & exposure

80

Soft, diffused natural light illuminates the duck evenly, revealing feather details without harsh shadows or blown-out highlights.

Color harmony & palette

75

The earthy tones of the duck's plumage harmonize naturally with the muted, neutral colors of the water background.

Visual impact & mood

70

The image conveys a serene and natural mood, capturing a quiet moment in the life of a waterfowl.

Technical Quality & Clarity

88

The image is sharp and detailed, particularly on the duck's head and neck, with excellent focus on the eye and beak.

Subject clarity & focal hierarchy

90

The duck is the undeniable focal point, sharply defined against the blurred background, drawing the viewer's eye immediately to its face.

Use case suitability scores

Copyspace Layout Usability

65

Social Media Content Creation

80

Web UI Digital Design

75

Commercial Advertising Branding

70

Editorial Corporate Presentation

85

This image is suitable for editorial and corporate presentations — slide decks, annual reports, press releases, internal newsletters and conference presentation backgrounds

Content Marketing Publishing

85

This image is suitable for content marketing and publishing — pairs with blog posts, article featured images, podcast covers, ebook covers and video thumbnails across publishing platforms

Ecommerce Product Showcase

20

Market Competitiveness

75
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