File:Elegance in Motion Black-winged Stilts on Emerald Waters (53124366091).jpg
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editDescriptionElegance in Motion Black-winged Stilts on Emerald Waters (53124366091).jpg |
🌿 Captured a mesmerizing moment of two graceful Black-winged Stilts elegantly walking on the shimmering emerald waters. These slender waders seem to dance effortlessly on the liquid surface, their stark black and white plumage beautifully contrasting with the vibrant green backdrop. A true spectacle of nature's artistry! #NatureBeauty #AvianElegance #WildlifeWonders 🌊🍃 History: 📅 Flashback to a serene morning by the tranquil wetlands, where the air was filled with the symphony of chirping birds and the gentle rustling of reeds. As the sun's golden rays kissed the water's surface, my lens focused on this enchanting pair of Black-winged Stilts. These striking birds, with their impossibly long legs and slender beaks, were engaged in their timeless routine of foraging for aquatic insects and small crustaceans. Their synchronized steps created mesmerizing ripples, forming an ever-shifting pattern of circles and waves. Against the lush green backdrop of aquatic plants, the scene looked like a painting brought to life. It was as if the stilts were walking on a canvas of liquid jade, their reflections extending the artistry beneath them. As I quietly observed, I marveled at the elegance of their movements. With each step, they delicately balanced on their spindly legs, their slender bodies maintaining a perfect equilibrium. Their plumage, a study in contrasts, emphasized the beauty of their form: jet-black wings and back, contrasted with a snowy white front. Their beady eyes were focused intently on the water, a testament to their unwavering dedication to their quest for sustenance. Nature's palette had chosen a harmonious blend of colors for this breathtaking tableau – the vibrant green of the aquatic vegetation, the pristine white of the stilts' feathers, and the deep black of their wings. It was a fleeting moment of tranquility and grace, a snapshot of life's delicate balance captured in a single frame. I'm grateful to have witnessed and shared this glimpse of avian elegance with all of you. Let's celebrate the beauty of our natural world and cherish the moments that take our breath away. 🌏 #NaturePhotography #BirdWatchingMagic #ReflectionsOfLife 📷️ Location: Figueira da Foz - Portugal |
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Source | Elegance in Motion: Black-winged Stilts on Emerald Waters |
Author | Carlos Eduardo Joos |
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This image was originally posted to Flickr by Carlos Eduardo Joos at https://flickr.com/photos/40181214@N06/53124366091. It was reviewed on 5 September 2023 by FlickreviewR 2 and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the cc-by-2.0. |
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Camera manufacturer | NIKON CORPORATION |
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Camera model | NIKON D850 |
Author | JOOS |
Exposure time | 1/3,200 sec (0.0003125) |
F-number | f/5.6 |
ISO speed rating | 400 |
Date and time of data generation | 10:30, 23 July 2023 |
Lens focal length | 500 mm |
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Horizontal resolution | 300 dpi |
Vertical resolution | 300 dpi |
Software used | NIKON D850 Ver.1.30 |
File change date and time | 22:22, 16 August 2023 |
Exposure Program | Manual |
Exif version | 2.31 |
Date and time of digitizing | 10:30, 23 July 2023 |
APEX shutter speed | 11.643856 |
APEX aperture | 4.970854 |
APEX exposure bias | −0.33333333333333 |
Maximum land aperture | 5 APEX (f/5.66) |
Metering mode | Pattern |
Light source | Unknown |
Flash | Flash did not fire |
DateTimeOriginal subseconds | 04 |
DateTimeDigitized subseconds | 04 |
Color space | sRGB |
Focal plane X resolution | 2,301.3246154785 |
Focal plane Y resolution | 2,301.3246154785 |
Focal plane resolution unit | 3 |
Sensing method | One-chip color area sensor |
File source | Digital still camera |
Scene type | A directly photographed image |
Custom image processing | Normal process |
Exposure mode | Manual exposure |
White balance | Auto white balance |
Focal length in 35 mm film | 500 mm |
Scene capture type | Standard |
Scene control | None |
Contrast | Normal |
Saturation | Normal |
Sharpness | Hard |
Subject distance range | Unknown |
Serial number of camera | 6081118 |
Lens used | 200.0-500.0 mm f/5.6 |
Rating (out of 5) | 5 |
Date metadata was last modified | 23:22, 16 August 2023 |
Unique ID of original document | xmp.did:df6a4c2a-8712-41d5-8c8e-800c66e3ca66 |
IIM version | 4 |