Kingfisher on Thamel Ridge Before Rain in on a wind-scoured ridge near Thamel, Kathmandu

Kingfisher on Thamel Ridge Before Rain

by Cora Phillips

Thick mist rests on the wind-scoured scree ridge near Thamel, Kathmandu, softening the jagged stones into muted greys. A kingfisher perches on a weathered branch, its iridescent blue feathers catching the low sunset light that wraps the horizon in warm gold. The bird faces left, beak sharp against the hazy backdrop. Behind it, a natural frame of twisted shrubs and rock formations encloses the view. The turn of seasons shows in the sparse, dry grasses and the heavy, wet air visible in the mist. Light falls through the fog, illuminating dust motes on the stones and highlighting the texture of the rough bark. at the edge is the reflection of the sky in a small puddle on the scree below.

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Camera Sony a6500*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony a6500 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 53mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 200
Film processed in Capture One
Location on a wind-scoured ridge near Thamel, Kathmandu
Date 2022-09-21
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 27.6329, 85.2024
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