Great Hornbill on Frosty Game Trail at Blue Hour in along a game trail near Fuzhou

Great Hornbill on Frosty Game Trail at Blue Hour

by Don Zhang

Cool blue twilight settles over a frost-covered game trail near Fuzhou, where early autumn chill coats every surface in crystalline white. A great hornbill stands motionless within a natural frame of frost-laden branches, its massive yellow casque glowing faintly against the dimming sky. The bird's dark plumage absorbs the low light while frost rests on the feathers on its neck and the surrounding twigs. The ground lies hard and white with frozen dew, creating a textured carpet beneath the bird's talons. In the background, the faint outline of distant trees fades into the deep blue haze. A sharp shadow stretches across the icy trail, defining the bird's silhouette against the fading light.

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Camera Olympus OM-D E-M5*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Olympus OM-D E-M5 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 25mm
Aperture f/1.2
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 3200
Film processed in Darktable
Location along a game trail near Fuzhou
Date 2012-03-23
Credit VEETER
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