Black Crow on Snowy Ridge at Amber Sunset in on a wind-scoured ridge in Russia

Black Crow on Snowy Ridge at Amber Sunset

by Casey Melendez

Rich amber light washes over a wind-scoured ridge in deep winter Russia, illuminating a single black crow perched on the white snow. The bird's glossy feathers absorb the low sun, creating a stark silhouette against the bright drifts. Fine snowflakes drift through the air, settling on the ruffled plumage and the uneven surface of the ice crust. The tight framing isolates the creature, showing the texture of its sharp beak and the tension in its stance. Behind the bird, the horizon blurs into a soft gradient of orange and grey. A small clump of dry grass protrudes from the snow, dusted with fresh white powder.

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Camera Leica M2*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M2 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 300mm
Aperture f/5.6
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 800
Film Fomapan 100 Classic grain
Location on a wind-scoured ridge in Russia
Date 2012-12-02
Credit VEETER
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