Winter Iris Blooming by Albanian Pond Edge in in Albania

Winter Iris Blooming by Albanian Pond Edge

by Cheryl Gallagher

A solitary wild iris stands at the muddy edge of a stagnant pond, its violet-blue petals open against the dull gray of a winter sky. Soft, overcast light flattens the shadows, revealing the delicate, waxy texture of the flower's throat and the slender, grass-like leaves that bend under the weight of invisible moisture. Fine sea spray hangs in the air, visible as a hazy veil that softens the background reeds into muted strokes of brown and green. The water surface remains glassy, reflecting the pale, clouded sky above. One droplet rests on the tip of a lower leaf, trembling without falling, anchoring the plant in this quiet, cold moment of resilience.

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Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 3mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 1600
Film processed in Capture One
Location in Albania
Date 2024-11-07
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 41.2944, 20.2955
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