Starling on Frosty Inlet Before Dawn in beside a tidal inlet near Zhangjiajie

Starling on Frosty Inlet Before Dawn

by Maria Graham

A wide panoramic view shows a superb starling perched on frost-laden reeds beside a tidal inlet near Zhangjiajie. The bird's iridescent plumage shifts between deep violet and metallic green under the faint starlight and subtle ground glow. Heavy frost crystals coat every blade of grass and the dark water's edge, creating a textured white landscape. Late spring air has frozen the surface into a brittle sheen. The bird stands alert, its sharp beak contrasting against the soft, glittering frost. Shadows stretch long across the frozen marsh, while the horizon fades into a deep indigo sky.

0
0 views
superb starling frost tidal inlet pre-dawn Zhangjiajie iridescent plumage winter morning marshland
Camera Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 90mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 1600
Film vivid color profile
Location beside a tidal inlet near Zhangjiajie
Date 2022-11-23
Credit VEETER
<a href="https://img.veeter.com/starling-frosty-inlet-before-dawn"><img src="https://cdn.veeter.com/img/starling-frosty-inlet-before-dawn" alt="Starling on Frosty Inlet Before Dawn in beside a tidal inlet near Zhangjiajie"></a>

Free to download. CDN hosting requires a link back to this page. Terms

Comments