Black Crow on Snow Before Sunrise in beside a tidal inlet near Reykjavik

Black Crow on Snow Before Sunrise

by Pearl Escobar

One black crow stands motionless against a vast expanse of white snow beside a tidal inlet near Reykjavik. The bird's glossy feathers absorb the cool, diffused dawn light, creating a sharp contrast with the icy ground. Early spring thaw leaves patches of wet, dark slush near the water's edge, where the tide has recently receded. Above, a perfectly clear sky stretches in pale blue, devoid of clouds despite the morning mist. The scene holds a patient, predatory stillness as the crow surveys the frozen landscape under the soft glow of pre-sunrise light. The bird's reflection shimmers briefly on a small puddle of meltwater near its talons.

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Camera Canon EOS D30*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS D30 photos, grab one online.
Lens 20mm f/2.8
Focal Length 20mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 200
Film neutral color profile
Location beside a tidal inlet near Reykjavik
Date 2019-02-15
Credit VEETER
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