Falconer with Hawk Before Dawn Firelight in near Abidjan

Falconer with Hawk Before Dawn Firelight

by Alan Pope

Warm firelight glows against the wet season darkness, illuminating the weathered skin of a falconer standing near Abidjan. The subject wears a heavy, earth-toned jacket that absorbs the flickering orange hues. A hawk perches on the gloved forearm, its feathers catching the low light in shades of brown and grey. The bird casts a sharp, dark shadow that stretches across the man's face, partially obscuring his eyes while highlighting the deep lines of his dignity. Above, the sky remains a perfectly clear, deep indigo void. The firelight creates high contrast between the illuminated textures of the leather glove and the soft, shadowed contours of the hawk's chest. The edge of the shadow cuts precisely across the cheekbone.

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Camera Canon EOS 800D*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 800D photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 164mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/4000
ISO 1600
Film shot in RAW and edited
Location near Abidjan
Date 2023-05-09
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 5.2088, -3.9455
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