Shoebill Stork in Honduran Papyrus Swamp in in Honduras

Shoebill Stork in Honduran Papyrus Swamp

by Mia Guerrero

Late afternoon sun reflects off the glassy surface of a papyrus swamp, illuminating a shoebill stork standing motionless in shallow water. The bird's slate-grey feathers contrast with the golden-green stalks of the reeds rising around its legs. A perfectly clear sky stretches overhead, devoid of clouds, casting a sharp, warm light that highlights the texture of the bird's large, shoe-shaped bill. The reeds sway slightly, their tips catching the reflected glow from the water below. The stork remains still, its dark eye fixed forward, creating a moment of fragile quiet within the dense vegetation. One reed stem bends gently near the bird's left wing, breaking the vertical rhythm of the surrounding plants.

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Camera Hasselblad 907X*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Hasselblad 907X photos, grab one online.
Lens 60mm f/3.5
Focal Length 60mm
Aperture f/3.5
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 400
Film processed in Darktable
Location in Honduras
Date 2023-09-10
Credit VEETER
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