Hornbill Nest in Tree Cavity Nigeria in at the edge of a reed bed in Nigeria

Hornbill Nest in Tree Cavity Nigeria

by Greg Williams

Hard coastal glare strikes the rough, gray bark of a massive tree standing at the edge of a reed bed. A deep cavity in the trunk holds a hornbill nest, sealed with a mud wall that blends into the wood grain. Heat haze shimmers above the dry, golden reeds, distorting the background into a wavering line of light. The bird’s bright yellow beak contrasts sharply against the muted earth tones of the nest entrance. Sunlight cuts across the textured surface of the cavity, revealing the smooth, hardened layers of the sealing mud. One shadow falls inside the opening, marking the depth where the bird waits.

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Camera Nikon D200*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D200 photos, grab one online.
Lens 17-40mm f/4
Focal Length 17mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 6400
Film processed in Photoshop
Location at the edge of a reed bed in Nigeria
Date 2021-11-24
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 17.6076, 8.1724
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