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@Swede1952 @swede1952.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Reflections at Low Tide This image caught my eye partly because of the contrast between the sandbar and the ... 1/4 #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #gull #heron #egret #RingBilledgull #snowyegret

"A quiet stretch of shoreline lies under soft, warm light, the kind that comes in the early morning or late afternoon. The water is calm enough to act like a mirror, rippling gently as it reflects the sky and the shapes of the birds moving above it.

On the upper left of the scene, a ring‑billed gull stands on a pale sandbar. Its white body catches the light, making it glow against the smooth, simple background of sand. One leg is lifted slightly, giving the gull a poised, almost thoughtful stance, as if it’s pausing between steps. Its posture is upright and confident, the full silhouette clear and crisp.

Closer to the viewer, in the lower right, a snowy egret bends deeply forward over a shallow tidal pool. Its long neck curves like a white ribbon, and its head is submerged in the water as it searches for food. The egret’s delicate feathers brush the surface, and the water around it shimmers with reflections — silver, gold, and soft blue tones blending together. The egret’s reflection stretches downward, elongated and wavering, giving the scene a sense of quiet motion.

The two birds share the frame but inhabit different worlds: the gull on dry sand, still and elevated; the egret in the water, active and intent. Their contrasting poses — one upright, one folded — create a natural balance, a gentle diagonal across the image. The whole scene feels peaceful, like a moment suspended between tides." - Microsoft Copilot

@Swede1952 @swede1952.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Gull in the Pastel Sky The soft pastel sky was the first thing that caught my eye in this image. ... 1/2 #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #gull #silhouette #ringbilledgull #sky #pastel

"A lone gull glides across a wide, open sky, its entire form reduced to a clean, dark silhouette. The bird’s wings stretch outward in a smooth, confident arc, giving the sense of effortless motion. There are no visible details on the gull itself — no feathers, no markings — just a crisp shape cut sharply against the soft colors behind it.

The sky is a gentle wash of pastels, fading from warm gold near the horizon into pale blue higher up. The colors blend like watercolor, creating a calm, quiet atmosphere that feels like early morning or the last light of evening. Thin, smooth clouds drift in horizontal layers, adding depth without disturbing the stillness.

The gull appears suspended in this peaceful expanse, a single moving presence in an otherwise tranquil sky. The overall feeling is one of freedom, simplicity, and quiet beauty." - Microsoft Copilot