Giant Flamingo Wades Beneath Moon Halo in beneath a dark-sky overlook near Pune

Giant Flamingo Wades Beneath Moon Halo

by Cindy Good

A massive flamingo, towering like a giraffe, stands knee-deep in the dark, wet earth of a Pune overlook. Its long legs stretch upward, supporting a plumage of vivid pink feathers that contrast sharply against the heavy, gray wet-season clouds. Above, the moon glows with a sharp, surreal frost halo, cutting through the overcast darkness. Starlight filters weakly through the thick cloud layer, illuminating the wet ground and the bird's textured skin. The bird's reflection ripples slightly in a shallow puddle at its feet. The composition places the bird's head near the upper right third, aligning with the luminous lunar ring.

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Camera Canon EOS 1000D*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 1000D photos, grab one online.
Lens 28mm f/1.8
Focal Length 28mm
Aperture f/1.8
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 800
Film processed in Capture One
Location beneath a dark-sky overlook near Pune
Date 2016-02-24
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 18.4407, 73.9296
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