Jabiru Stork in Costa Rican Wetland Before Dawn in at the edge of a reed bed in Costa Rica

Jabiru Stork in Costa Rican Wetland Before Dawn

by Nathan Barnes

Deep shadow envelops the edge of a dense reed bed where a jabiru stork stands motionless. The bird's massive white feathers catch a sharp rim of pre-dawn light along its neck and wing edges, separating it from the dark, wet grasses. Tall green reeds rise around the stork's legs, their tips blurred by a low, gray haze hanging over the water in the distance. The air appears thick with moisture, condensing on the smooth black bill and the coarse texture of the plumage. The stork's long, thin legs anchor it firmly in the mud, creating a stark silhouette against the faint glow of the horizon. One reed tip bends slightly under the weight of morning dew near the bird's foot.

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Camera Fujifilm X-E3*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Fujifilm X-E3 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 35mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/125
ISO 3200
Film camera-default color science
Location at the edge of a reed bed in Costa Rica
Date 2026-04-06
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 9.7806, -83.8133
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