Kookaburra Perched on Gum Tree at Dawn in along a game trail in Niger

Kookaburra Perched on Gum Tree at Dawn

by Darryl Hogan

Cold silver light washes over the rough, peeling bark of a gum tree trunk along a game trail. A kookaburra sits perched on a thick branch, its white chest and brown mottled wings sharply defined against the fading night sky. The bird's head is tilted upward, beak slightly open as if caught mid-call. Dry, brittle leaves rest on the branches, glowing faintly in the pale morning glow. The ground below is a mix of dust and scattered twigs, untouched and still. The bird's dark eye reflects the soft, diffuse light. One shadow stretches from the branch onto the rough bark beneath.

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Camera Fujifilm X-T50*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Fujifilm X-T50 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 50mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 800
Film processed in Capture One
Location along a game trail in Niger
Date 2024-01-23
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 17.5597, 8.1973
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