Dancing Crane in Hargeisa Reed Bed Monsoon Wind in at the edge of a reed bed near Hargeisa

Dancing Crane in Hargeisa Reed Bed Monsoon Wind

by Catherine Welch

Bright late-afternoon sunlight floods the edge of a reed bed near Hargeisa, illuminating a crane in mid-motion. The bird's white plumage contrasts sharply with the damp, dark green stalks swaying violently around it. Wind whips the thin reeds into a blur of motion, while the crane remains a study in patient stillness despite the chaotic surroundings. Its long legs are partially submerged in shallow, muddy water, and its beak points forward with predatory focus. Droplets of water rest on the feathers, catching the golden light. The background dissolves into a soft haze of green and brown, keeping the attention fixed on the bird's poised tension. A shadow stretches long across the wet mud beneath the crane's feet.

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Camera Asahi Pentax S*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Asahi Pentax S photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 55mm
Aperture f/3.5
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 100
Film Fuji Provia 100F clarity
Location at the edge of a reed bed near Hargeisa
Date 2023-10-15
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 9.6831, 44.0669
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