Hyacinth Macaw Perched High in Palm Tree in beside a tidal inlet near Mombasa

Hyacinth Macaw Perched High in Palm Tree

by Raquel Cortez

Deep cobalt feathers of a hyacinth macaw contrast sharply against the rough, gray-brown bark of a towering palm trunk. The bird grips the fibrous surface with powerful yellow feet, its head turned to scan the wet, muddy banks of a tidal inlet below. Golden sunset light spills across the scene, illuminating the fine texture of the palm fronds overhead while casting long, dark shadows down the tree. The sky above is a flawless, unbroken gradient of soft violet fading into deep twilight blue. Below, the water reflects the last amber glow of the sun, rippling gently against the mangrove roots. The macaw remains perfectly still, its bright yellow eye ring focused intently on the distant shoreline, creating a moment of suspended alertness.

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Camera Canon New F-1*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon New F-1 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 55mm
Aperture f/3.5
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 400
Film Kodak Gold 200 warmth
Location beside a tidal inlet near Mombasa
Date 2014-09-14
Credit VEETER
Coordinates -4.1976, 39.6231
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