Hoopoe Fanning Crest on Fence Post Near Water in beside a tidal inlet near Kunming

Hoopoe Fanning Crest on Fence Post Near Water

by Dorothy Nolan

Flat noon light reflects off the tidal inlet water, illuminating a hoopoe perched atop a weathered wooden fence post. The bird spreads its fan-shaped crest, revealing alternating black and white stripes against the pale sky. Fine white flakes drift down from the overcast gray, settling on the rough bark and the bird's barred feathers. The dry season grasses below appear brittle and straw-colored, against the dark wood of the post. The hoopoe's sharp, curved beak points downward while its crest stands fully erect. One snowflake rests on the tip of a black wing feather, highlighting the texture of the plumage against the soft, falling white particles.

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Camera Nikon Z6III*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon Z6III photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 135mm
Aperture f/1.8
Shutter Speed 1/125
ISO 1600
Film processed in Capture One
Location beside a tidal inlet near Kunming
Date 2026-04-06
Credit VEETER
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