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In The Still Of The Morning

These black-necked stilts were feeding in a shallow marsh by the San Francisco Bay. I had arrived at dawn and there was nobody else around. This image captures just how peaceful everything felt, as if the stilts didn't have a care in the world. I particularly like how the stilts arranged themselves, and the minimalist feel of the overall scene, punctuated by the pink legs.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: San Jose, California, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Copyright: © Lee Greengrass