Resplendent Quetzal Winter Morning Cloud Forest in along a game trail near Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco

Resplendent Quetzal Winter Morning Cloud Forest

by Zachary Medrano

Vibrant emerald feathers and a long trailing tail dominate the tight frame of a resplendent quetzal perched on a mossy branch. The bird's chest displays a patch of crimson against the cool gray of the overcast sky filtering through dense fog. Winter bareness rests on the surrounding ferns, their fronds brown and brittle against the soft, diffused light. The creature remains utterly motionless, its dark eye fixed forward with predatory patience. Damp air condenses on the rough bark of the branch beneath its talons. One dewdrop rests on the tip of a nearby leaf, catching the pale morning glow.

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resplendent quetzal cloud forest winter wildlife emerald bird predatory stillness mossy branch overcast light tropical bird
Camera Minolta X-700*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Minolta X-700 photos, grab one online.
Lens 200mm f/4
Focal Length 200mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/4000
ISO 400
Film Rollei Retro 80S grain
Location along a game trail near Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco
Date 2025-05-11
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 37.8287, -122.4432
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