Silhouetted Toucan in Night Shadow Rim Light in at the edge of a reed bed near Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur

Silhouetted Toucan in Night Shadow Rim Light

by Akira Caldwell

A dark silhouette of a toucan perches on a thick fig branch, its massive bill outlined by a sharp rim of light against the deepest night sky. The bird remains perfectly still, a patient predator frozen in shadow. Behind the figure, the reed bed of Sri Hartamas rises in faint, hazy layers, dissolving into a low horizon mist. The rim light traces the curve of the beak and the edge of the wing, separating the black form from the dim, cool background. Fine textures of the rough bark contrast with the smooth, dark feathers. The distant haze sits low, suggesting the turn of seasons in the humid air. One bright highlight catches the very tip of the bill, marking the boundary between the bird and the void.

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Camera Minolta XD-7*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Minolta XD-7 photos, grab one online.
Lens 200mm f/4
Focal Length 200mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/30
ISO 200
Film Fuji Velvia 50 colors
Location at the edge of a reed bed near Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur
Date 2004-10-11
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 3.1538, 101.7818
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