Mallard duck flapping wings in icy winter water

A female mallard duck spreads its wings while swimming in a partially frozen pond during winter. Raindrops ripple across the dark water surface near a patch of snow and ice.

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PHOTO INFO

Image Size
5714x3809px
File Size
4.22MB
resolution
5K
Aesthetic Score
72/100

VISUAL ATTRIBUTES OF THIS STOCK PHOTO

Color temperature
cool
Brightness
mid_tone
Saturation
muted
Lighting Source
natural
Lighting Condition
overcast
Negative Space
moderate
Negative Space Location
top_left
Depth Of Field
medium
Has People
none
Season
winter
Time Of Day
afternoon
Shot Scale
medium
Background Type
natural_scene
Orientation
horizontal
Composition Style
centered
Dominant colors
graybrownwhite
Palette Style
naturaldark_moody
Mood
rawcalm
Style
documentarywildlife
Subject type
birdwildlife

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aesthetic analysis & score

72
Overall aesthetic — Strong

This is a competent wildlife capture that effectively documents a moment of nature in harsh conditions, though the flat lighting and gray palette prevent it from being visually striking.

Composition & Framing

75

The subject is well-centered with the ice edge providing a natural diagonal boundary that adds context without cluttering the frame.

Lighting & exposure

70

The overcast lighting is flat and diffuse, resulting in a somewhat muted exposure that lacks dynamic contrast.

Color harmony & palette

65

The palette is dominated by cold grays and browns, which is realistic for the setting but visually subdued.

Visual impact & mood

72

The scene effectively conveys a raw, cold winter atmosphere with the contrast between the active bird and the freezing environment.

Technical Quality & Clarity

80

The image captures the motion of the wings with appropriate blur while keeping the head and body sharp, demonstrating good shutter speed control.

Subject clarity & focal hierarchy

85

The duck is the undeniable focal point, clearly separated from the textured water background by its distinct shape and motion.

Use case suitability scores

Copyspace Layout Usability

45

Social Media Content Creation

70

Web UI Digital Design

60

Commercial Advertising Branding

55

Editorial Corporate Presentation

75

Content Marketing Publishing

80

Ecommerce Product Showcase

10

Market Competitiveness

65
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