Kookaburra on Gum Tree in Copper Dusk Light in near Indore

Kookaburra on Gum Tree in Copper Dusk Light

by Edwin Morgan

Copper-toned light washes over the rough, flaking bark of a eucalyptus tree, highlighting the wet sheen left by a recent storm. A kookaburra perches firmly on a thick branch, its feathers ruffled slightly by the clearing air. The bird’s heavy beak is closed, eyes fixed forward with an intense, predatory stillness that contrasts with the soft, orange glow of the low sun. Water droplets rest on the green leaves above, catching the fading light. The sky behind the tree shows a gradient from deep blue to pale orange, indicating the moment just before nightfall. The bird’s talons grip the wood, anchoring it against the shifting breeze.

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Camera Fujifilm X-T3*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Fujifilm X-T3 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 51mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 100
Film shot in RAW with minimal editing
Location near Indore
Date 2018-06-28
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 22.7206, 75.9321
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