Silhouetted Bee Leg Pollen Detail Sunset in along a game trail in New Jersey

Silhouetted Bee Leg Pollen Detail Sunset

by Carson Owen

Golden sunlight pierces the humid air of a New Jersey game trail, catching the fine hairs on a bee's leg in sharp silhouette. The insect stands dark against the burning orange glow of the setting sun, its form defined by a rim of light that traces every jagged edge. Raindrops from a brief shower rest on the chitinous surface, refracting the sunset into tiny, scattered prisms. The texture of the leg appears rough and dense, coated in a layer of dry, golden pollen that catches the backlight. Behind the insect, blurred green foliage dissolves into the bright haze. one drop of water slides down the curve of the leg, catching the light before falling into the shadowed grass below.

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Camera Fujifilm X-E3*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Fujifilm X-E3 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 23mm
Aperture f/1.4
Shutter Speed 1/4000
ISO 1600
Film shot in RAW with minimal editing
Location along a game trail in New Jersey
Date 2019-07-23
Credit VEETER
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