Photoreal Mandarin Duck Pair on a Still Autumn Pond at First Light

A photorealistic wildlife photograph of a pair of mandarin ducks floating on a perfectly still autumn pond at first light, wide landscape 16:9. The male sits in the left-center foreground in full breeding plumage: orange sail-like tertial feathers raised on his back, a white crescent above the eye, a purple-green iridescent crest, a chestnut and orange chest with bold white stripes, a red bill, and a white belly, facing slightly right toward the female. The female floats to the right, mottled brown-grey with fine barring and a thin white eye-ring, facing left toward the male. Both birds rest on glassy water with clear, sharp reflections beneath them; many amber and gold maple leaves drift on the surface. Soft pink-gold first light and low mist hang over dark pines and autumn-colored trees on the far bank. Low water-level camera, shallow depth of field, peaceful dawn mood. No people, no text, no logos, no watermarks.