Silhouetted Goliath Heron in Glacial Jordan Stream in above a glacial stream in Jordan

Silhouetted Goliath Heron in Glacial Jordan Stream

by Presley Kerr

Honeyed evening light frames a goliath heron as a dark, vertical silhouette against the bright flow of a glacial stream in Jordan. Frost coats every stone and bank, creating a sharp white texture that contrasts with the bird's deep black form. The water rushes beneath the heron's long legs, churning white where it hits submerged rocks. Early summer air leaves no greenery visible, only dormant grasses and icy pebbles lining the riverbed. The bird stands motionless, its long neck coiled slightly, head low toward the current. Behind the silhouette, the sky glows with a warm, amber haze that fades into the cold blue of the water's edge. One frost crystal rests on the tip of a nearby reed.

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Camera Sony a7R II*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony a7R II photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 74mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 800
Film natural digital color
Location above a glacial stream in Jordan
Date 2015-08-27
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 30.6457, 36.1449
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