Hoopoe Fanning Crest at Dawn in near Degraves Street, Melbourne

Hoopoe Fanning Crest at Dawn

by Soren Hunter

Pale morning light spills across a weathered wooden fence post where a hoopoe stands with its distinctive fan-shaped crest fully extended. Delicate feathers in warm browns and creamy whites catch the first rays of sunrise, glowing against the cool grey of the early dawn. Fine white snowflakes drift slowly through the air, dusting the bird's back and the rough timber surface. The background dissolves into a soft blur of autumn foliage and distant street architecture near Degraves Street, isolating the subject in a moment of patient stillness. One snowflake rests on the tip of a long, curved beak, marking the edge of the frame.

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Camera Mamiya RB67*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Mamiya RB67 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 120mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 6400
Film processed in Photoshop
Location near Degraves Street, Melbourne
Date 2022-02-26
Credit VEETER
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