Blue-footed Booby Dancing on Lava Rock in in Yunnan

Blue-footed Booby Dancing on Lava Rock

by Selena Hess

Cold silver dawn light falls through thick mist to illuminate a blue-footed booby mid-dance on a jagged piece of black lava rock. The bird's distinctive turquoise feet stand out against the dark, porous stone texture. Late spring air hangs heavy in the background, softening distant shapes into gray blurs. The booby's white chest feathers catch the faint glow while its head tilts upward in a rhythmic motion. Fine details of the rock's rough surface are sharp in the foreground, while the misty surroundings fade into a cool, hazy wash. The bird's webbed toes grip the uneven stone surface firmly as it balances.

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blue-footed booby lava rock dawn light mist dancing bird wildlife photography Yunnan late spring
Camera Mamiya 7*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Mamiya 7 photos, grab one online.
Lens GF 100-200mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR
Focal Length 153mm
Aperture f/5.6
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 400
Film shot in RAW and edited
Location in Yunnan
Date 2008-06-23
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 24.9561, 101.5166
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