Sandhill Crane Amidst Fallen Leaves in at the edge of a reed bed near Port-Gentil

Sandhill Crane Amidst Fallen Leaves

by Melissa Sellers

Soft gray light falls through scattered raindrops onto a bed of dry, amber-brown leaves near the Port-Gentil reed bed. A sandhill crane stands tall in the center, its long neck angled forward with feathers ruffled by a sharp side wind. The bird's pale gray plumage contrasts against the darker, wet earth and scattered debris. Behind the primary subject, a flock of distant birds scatters in a sudden burst of motion, their wings blurring against the hazy background. Rain streaks catch the light, creating a shimmering effect on the crane's wet wings. The foreground shows individual leaf veins and small puddles reflecting the overcast sky. One raindrop rests on the tip of a bent reed at the very edge of the frame.

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Camera Nikon D4*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D4 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 68mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 800
Film processed in Photoshop
Location at the edge of a reed bed near Port-Gentil
Date 2020-03-17
Credit VEETER
Coordinates -0.6745, 8.7968
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