Male Mallard Duck Preening Feathers on Grass

A close-up side view of a male mallard duck preening its feathers while standing on a grassy field. The image highlights the vibrant green head, yellow beak, and detailed plumage of the bird in a natural outdoor setting.

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PHOTO INFO

Image Size
4707x3138px
File Size
1.55MB
resolution
4K
Aesthetic Score
88/100

VISUAL ATTRIBUTES OF THIS STOCK PHOTO

Color temperature
neutral
Brightness
mid_tone
Saturation
vibrant
Lighting Source
natural
Lighting Condition
midday
Negative Space
moderate
Negative Space Location
top
Depth Of Field
shallow
Has People
none
Season
spring
Time Of Day
afternoon
Shot Scale
close_up
Background Type
natural_scene
Orientation
horizontal
Composition Style
close_up
Dominant colors
greenbrowngrayyellowblack
Palette Style
natural
Mood
calmserene
Style
documentarywildlife
Subject type
birdwildlife

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aesthetic analysis & score

88
Overall aesthetic — Superb

This is a high-quality wildlife photograph that excels in technical execution and natural beauty. The sharp focus, vibrant colors, and engaging subject matter make it a strong image for nature and wildlife contexts.

Composition & Framing

85

The subject is well-framed with a slight angle that captures the full body and the preening action effectively.

Lighting & exposure

90

Bright, natural sunlight illuminates the duck, highlighting the iridescence of the head and the texture of the feathers without harsh shadows.

Color harmony & palette

88

The natural colors of the duck, particularly the iridescent green head and yellow beak, contrast beautifully with the muted greens and browns of the grass.

Visual impact & mood

80

The image conveys a sense of calm and natural behavior, engaging the viewer with the intimate moment of the bird grooming itself.

Technical Quality & Clarity

92

The image is sharp and detailed, capturing the fine texture of the feathers and the clarity of the bird's eye.

Subject clarity & focal hierarchy

95

The duck is the clear focal point, sharply in focus against a softly blurred background that eliminates distractions.

Use case suitability scores

Copyspace Layout Usability

60

Social Media Content Creation

85

This image is suitable for social media content creation — fits Instagram Stories, Pinterest pins, Facebook covers, LinkedIn backgrounds, and TikTok thumbnails

Web UI Digital Design

75

Commercial Advertising Branding

70

Editorial Corporate Presentation

80

Content Marketing Publishing

90

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

40

Market Competitiveness

85
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