Winter Mallard on a Frozen Michigan Lake

Photorealistic scene of a female mallard duck standing on a frozen lake in winter in Michigan, USA. The duck has mottled brown plumage with an orange bill and orange feet. The ice around her is pale and glassy, lightly dusted with snow. A snow-covered shoreline edges the lake with slender reeds, and tall evergreen pines rise in the distance under a cold gray blue sky. Soft winter light reflects on the ice, with delicate frost in the air and a hint of breath. The mood is quiet, crisp, and serene, capturing a peaceful moment of wildlife in a Michigan winter landscape.