Hidden in Green: The Quiet Shelter of Leaves

Tucked among the bright foliage, a young mallard duckling pauses in stillness, its soft form framed by the tender curve of leaves. The world above is vast and bright, but here—in this pocket of green—it finds refuge.

Its downy feathers glow against the shadows, every detail sharpened by the afternoon light filtering through the canopy. Eyes wide and unblinking, it takes in the world from the safety of its hiding place, curious yet cautious, blending into the quiet textures of earth and leaf.

“Hidden in Green” captures the delicate balance between vulnerability and resilience. Even in its smallest form, the duckling carries both fragility and the quiet instinct to endure—a moment of life woven seamlessly into the wild tapestry of its surroundings.