Red Blue Parrot Feather on Wind-Scoured Dar Ridge in on a wind-scoured ridge near Dar es Salaam

Red Blue Parrot Feather on Wind-Scoured Dar Ridge

by Drake Johnston

Vibrant crimson and electric blue barbs dominate the foreground, their microscopic hooks catching the first pale rays of nautical dawn. The feather rests against rough, wind-polished granite typical of the Dar es Salaam ridge, its texture sharp against the stone's grain. Sunlight strikes the edge of the plume, turning the translucent tips into glowing filaments while deep shadows nestle in the central quill. A perfectly clear sky frames the top of the shot, offering no clouds to soften the light. The low angle emphasizes the feather's height above the jagged ground, showing alert stillness. A fine layer of wind-blown dust settles in the grooves of the stone beneath the vibrant plume.

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parrot feather red and blue Dar es Salaam wind-scoured ridge nautical dawn sunrise light extreme close-up wildlife detail
Camera Leica M4*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M4 photos, grab one online.
Lens 35mm f/2.8
Focal Length 35mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 200
Film Ilford Delta 3200 grain
Location on a wind-scoured ridge near Dar es Salaam
Date 2016-12-26
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates -6.7058, 39.2982
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