Royal duck gliding across a misty sunrise pond

A breathtaking, high-concept fine art photography piece featuring a magnificent royal Mallard duck gliding across a dark, glassy pond at sunrise. Its head and neck feathers radiate intense iridescent metallic emerald green and sapphire blue sheen, contrasting with deep golden body plumage. Crystal-clear water ripples extend outward, shimmering with golden sunbeams and rainbow caustics. Misty atmospheric background, museum quality, sharp focus, 16k resolution.