Quetzal Tail Feathers in Basra Cloud Forest in near Basra

Quetzal Tail Feathers in Basra Cloud Forest

by Irene McLeod

Dappled sunlight falls through dense foliage, illuminating the vibrant emerald and crimson plumage of a quetzal. The bird's elongated tail feathers trail gracefully from a dark cavity in a moss-covered tree trunk. Heat haze shimmers in the late morning air, distorting the background greens into soft, wavy patterns. The subject stands silhouetted against the bright, filtered light, creating a stark contrast between the dark hole and the glowing feathers. Fine details of the feather barbs catch the light, while the rough bark texture frames the opening. The scene remains still, with the windless air holding the heat in a visible, shimmering suspension above the forest floor.

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Camera Canon EOS 5DS R*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 5DS R photos, grab one online.
Lens 35mm f/2
Focal Length 35mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 400
Film JPEG straight out of camera
Location near Basra
Date 2019-06-23
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 30.4238, 47.7329
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