{"product_id":"mossy-drake","title":"Mossy Drake","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"46\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLimited Edition \/1250\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eThis image of a Wood Duck titled \u003cem\u003eMossy Drake\u003c\/em\u003e, was photographed in Victoria, British Columbia, during the late spring. As fresh greens returned to the forest and wetlands came alive with breeding birds, this brilliantly coloured drake paused on a moss-covered branch, offering a portrait that perfectly captures one of North America's most spectacular ducks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"777\"\u003ePerched above the water, the Wood Duck's iridescent emerald head, rich chestnut breast, and intricate feather patterns stand in vivid contrast against the vibrant moss beneath its feet. Soft spring light and a creamy background isolate the bird, allowing every colour and detail to shine while highlighting the remarkable beauty of this unmistakable species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eWood Ducks are often cautious and quick to disappear into overhanging vegetation, making clean portraits surprisingly difficult to achieve. I spent time quietly observing this bird's favourite perch, waiting for it to return naturally. For only a few moments, it settled onto the moss-covered branch, turned slightly toward the light, and revealed the brilliant colours that make Wood Ducks one of my favourite birds to photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e\"Every time I photograph a Wood Duck, I'm amazed that something with colours this vibrant can exist in the wild. They almost look hand-painted, yet this is nature at its finest.\" – Jared\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eAdd this limited edition image to your collection. \u003cem data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eMossy Drake\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates the extraordinary beauty of the Wood Duck and the lush wetlands of southern Vancouver Island. It is a timeless portrait of colour, elegance, and the quiet moments that make spring wildlife photography so rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jared VanderMeer Wildlife","offers":[{"title":"11 x 14 \/ Unframed","offer_id":47853259391229,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 x 14 \/ Gold","offer_id":47853259423997,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 x 14 \/ White","offer_id":47853259456765,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 x 14 \/ Black","offer_id":47853259489533,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 x 14 \/ Silver","offer_id":47853259522301,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 x 20 \/ Unframed","offer_id":47853259555069,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 x 20 \/ Gold","offer_id":47853259587837,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 x 20 \/ White","offer_id":47853259620605,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 x 20 \/ Black","offer_id":47853259653373,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 x 20 \/ Silver","offer_id":47853259686141,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/1862\/8093\/files\/Mossy-Drake-Jared-VanderMeer-2.jpg?v=1784400628","url":"https:\/\/www.jaredvandermeer.com\/products\/mossy-drake","provider":"Jared VanderMeer Art Gallery \u0026 Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}