Scarlet Ibis Amid Bent Grasses After Rain in beside a tidal inlet near Aberdeen, Hong Kong

Scarlet Ibis Amid Bent Grasses After Rain

by Sydney Puckett

Vivid scarlet feathers gleam against a backdrop of wet, dark green grasses bent low by the recent downpour. The bird stands alert near the forest edge beside a tidal inlet, its crimson plumage saturated and dripping with moisture. Soft, diffused light from the overcast sky eliminates harsh shadows, revealing the texture of water clinging to individual blades. Fine sea spray hangs in the air, blurring the distant tree line slightly. The ground is a patchwork of mud and standing water reflecting the gray sky. The ibis holds its long, curved beak pointed forward, eyes sharp and focused. Droplets slide from the tips of the surrounding vegetation, showing the raw, untamed nature of the wet season environment.

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Camera Leica M (Typ 240)*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M (Typ 240) photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 28mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 6400
Film JPEG straight out of camera
Location beside a tidal inlet near Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Date 2018-11-14
Credit VEETER
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