Silhouetted Pine Marten Amid Snow at Wuhan Dawn in beside a tidal inlet near Wuhan

Silhouetted Pine Marten Amid Snow at Wuhan Dawn

by Harley Truong

Pale, diffuse light from the rising sun washes the sky above a tidal inlet near Wuhan, casting a dark, sharp silhouette of a pine marten perched on a thick, lichen-covered branch. Fine, white flakes drift slowly through the air, catching the faint glow of the first rays. The animal stands rigid, its body taut with alert tension, ears pricked forward against the morning chill. Below, the dark water of the inlet reflects the gray sky, while the rough texture of the mossy bark contrasts with the soft, falling snow. The creature's outline remains distinct against the brightening horizon, capturing a moment of stillness before movement. One flake rests momentarily on the tip of a lichen tuft.

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Camera Canon EOS 1000D*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 1000D photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 400mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 3200
Film processed in Luminar
Location beside a tidal inlet near Wuhan
Date 2018-05-20
Credit VEETER
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