Shoebill Stork Staring Edge Reed Bed Evening in at the edge of a reed bed near Isla Margarita

Shoebill Stork Staring Edge Reed Bed Evening

by Nolan Daniels

A shoebill stork stands rigid at the water's edge, its massive grey beak pointing forward against the darkening sky. Cool season winds whip the tall reeds surrounding the bird, bending them into sharp, rhythmic curves. The stork's plumage appears dense and slate-grey, catching the faint light of early evening. In the distance, a horizontal band of orange and yellow glow from a town illuminates the horizon, against the deep blue twilight above. The low angle view emphasizes the bird's towering height and the texture of its wet feathers. Ripples disturb the dark water near the stork's legs, reflecting the distant city lights in scattered, broken shards.

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Camera Leica M6*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M6 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 50mm
Aperture f/1.4
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 400
Film Fuji Provia 100F clarity
Location at the edge of a reed bed near Isla Margarita
Date 2020-01-21
Credit VEETER
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