Burkina Faso Falconer Releasing Hawk Morning in in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso Falconer Releasing Hawk Morning

by Marco Morse

Deep shadow swallows the foreground where a leather gauntlet holds a hawk poised for flight. A sharp rim of early morning light cuts across the bird's chest feathers and the textured surface of the worn leather glove. The hawk's head turns slightly, eyes fixed on the horizon beyond the frame. Dry, golden grasses blur in the background, whipped by a strong wind that ruffles the bird's tail feathers. The falconer's arm remains steady, creating a contrast between the stillness of the grip and the motion of the wind. Fine dust particles hang in the air, catching the edge of the light before vanishing into the dark. The scene ends with the hawk's talons gripping the leather, a final anchor against the gusts.

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Camera Nikon D850*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D850 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 180mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/4000
ISO 1600
Film shot in RAW and edited
Location in Burkina Faso
Date 2019-05-06
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 12.1951, -1.6029
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