I came across some ducks this afternoon while walking around a man-made pond in my suburban neighborhood and decided to take a few shots.
This is my favorite photo. I think is a juvenile male mallard duck (corrections are welcome) on the basis of some quick internet searching. I am particularly struck by the expression on his face and in his eyes as well as by the beautiful, iridescent blue feathers on his tail.
He definitely seems shy, or perhaps he is merely being coy, being an inexperienced young drake.
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Mike Powell 
Mike,
I really think it is a mallard hen. But it’s a nice shot!
~Kyle
Thanks for the help. I looked on line and the info was not clear on how to tell immature males from females (all I can say for sure is that it’s not a mature male).
Thank you for the beautiful photos.
Thanks so much.