David de Groot 📸
@david@photog.social  ·  activity timestamp last week
Full shot of the Darter perched on a stainless steel railing. It is mostly dark brown, but with a patch of rufous on the neck, white stripe behind the yellow beak, and patterned wings (lighter and darker feathers on the fore edge, dark trailing “flight” feathers. The tail is light brown tending to grey with a lighter ladder patten up the middle.
Full shot of the Darter perched on a stainless steel railing. It is mostly dark brown, but with a patch of rufous on the neck, white stripe behind the yellow beak, and patterned wings (lighter and darker feathers on the fore edge, dark trailing “flight” feathers. The tail is light brown tending to grey with a lighter ladder patten up the middle.
Full shot of the Darter perched on a stainless steel railing. It is mostly dark brown, but with a patch of rufous on the neck, white stripe behind the yellow beak, and patterned wings (lighter and darker feathers on the fore edge, dark trailing “flight” feathers. The tail is light brown tending to grey with a lighter ladder patten up the middle.
Portrait of the Darter showing mostly neck, shoulders and head. He is a dark brown colour with a yellow pointy beak, white stripe from the beak under the eye. He has a rufous patch on the front of his neck where it curves, and the part of the wing that is visible has some light brown feathers.
Portrait of the Darter showing mostly neck, shoulders and head. He is a dark brown colour with a yellow pointy beak, white stripe from the beak under the eye. He has a rufous patch on the front of his neck where it curves, and the part of the wing that is visible has some light brown feathers.
Portrait of the Darter showing mostly neck, shoulders and head. He is a dark brown colour with a yellow pointy beak, white stripe from the beak under the eye. He has a rufous patch on the front of his neck where it curves, and the part of the wing that is visible has some light brown feathers.
David de Groot 📸
@david@photog.social  ·  activity timestamp last week
Full shot of the Darter perched on a stainless steel railing. It is mostly dark brown, but with a patch of rufous on the neck, white stripe behind the yellow beak, and patterned wings (lighter and darker feathers on the fore edge, dark trailing “flight” feathers. The tail is light brown tending to grey with a lighter ladder patten up the middle.
Full shot of the Darter perched on a stainless steel railing. It is mostly dark brown, but with a patch of rufous on the neck, white stripe behind the yellow beak, and patterned wings (lighter and darker feathers on the fore edge, dark trailing “flight” feathers. The tail is light brown tending to grey with a lighter ladder patten up the middle.
Full shot of the Darter perched on a stainless steel railing. It is mostly dark brown, but with a patch of rufous on the neck, white stripe behind the yellow beak, and patterned wings (lighter and darker feathers on the fore edge, dark trailing “flight” feathers. The tail is light brown tending to grey with a lighter ladder patten up the middle.
Portrait of the Darter showing mostly neck, shoulders and head. He is a dark brown colour with a yellow pointy beak, white stripe from the beak under the eye. He has a rufous patch on the front of his neck where it curves, and the part of the wing that is visible has some light brown feathers.
Portrait of the Darter showing mostly neck, shoulders and head. He is a dark brown colour with a yellow pointy beak, white stripe from the beak under the eye. He has a rufous patch on the front of his neck where it curves, and the part of the wing that is visible has some light brown feathers.
Portrait of the Darter showing mostly neck, shoulders and head. He is a dark brown colour with a yellow pointy beak, white stripe from the beak under the eye. He has a rufous patch on the front of his neck where it curves, and the part of the wing that is visible has some light brown feathers.
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Swede’s Photographs
@Swede1952@universeodon.com  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago
"The heron fills the frame, caught in a powerful upstroke: wings raised high like twin sails, revealing layered, fingered primaries splayed at the tips. Its plumage reads as slate-blue and ash, with darker flight feathers and paler undersides, the textures crisp enough to feel the rib of each quill. The long neck is thrust forward and slightly curved, leading to a sharp, spear-like beak that points the way; behind, the legs stream straight and narrow, toes tucked, forming a clean line that completes its aerodynamic silhouette. Light skims the bird’s back and wing edges, giving a soft sheen that separates it from the ground below. The terrain beneath is sandy or muddy, mottled and low-contrast, blurred into a watercolor of tan and gray—suggesting shoreline or marsh flats without pulling the eye away from the subject. Motion is implied by the shallow depth of field and the heron’s posture: mid-stride in the sky, cresting the stroke that will lift it higher. The overall mood is quiet focus—no splash, no crowd—just a single, elegant traveler moving with steady intent through open air. In the top right, a discreet credit—“© Swede’s Photographs”—marks the image, balanced and unobtrusive. grace." - Microsoft Copilot
"The heron fills the frame, caught in a powerful upstroke: wings raised high like twin sails, revealing layered, fingered primaries splayed at the tips. Its plumage reads as slate-blue and ash, with darker flight feathers and paler undersides, the textures crisp enough to feel the rib of each quill. The long neck is thrust forward and slightly curved, leading to a sharp, spear-like beak that points the way; behind, the legs stream straight and narrow, toes tucked, forming a clean line that completes its aerodynamic silhouette. Light skims the bird’s back and wing edges, giving a soft sheen that separates it from the ground below. The terrain beneath is sandy or muddy, mottled and low-contrast, blurred into a watercolor of tan and gray—suggesting shoreline or marsh flats without pulling the eye away from the subject. Motion is implied by the shallow depth of field and the heron’s posture: mid-stride in the sky, cresting the stroke that will lift it higher. The overall mood is quiet focus—no splash, no crowd—just a single, elegant traveler moving with steady intent through open air. In the top right, a discreet credit—“© Swede’s Photographs”—marks the image, balanced and unobtrusive. grace." - Microsoft Copilot
"The heron fills the frame, caught in a powerful upstroke: wings raised high like twin sails, revealing layered, fingered primaries splayed at the tips. Its plumage reads as slate-blue and ash, with darker flight feathers and paler undersides, the textures crisp enough to feel the rib of each quill. The long neck is thrust forward and slightly curved, leading to a sharp, spear-like beak that points the way; behind, the legs stream straight and narrow, toes tucked, forming a clean line that completes its aerodynamic silhouette. Light skims the bird’s back and wing edges, giving a soft sheen that separates it from the ground below. The terrain beneath is sandy or muddy, mottled and low-contrast, blurred into a watercolor of tan and gray—suggesting shoreline or marsh flats without pulling the eye away from the subject. Motion is implied by the shallow depth of field and the heron’s posture: mid-stride in the sky, cresting the stroke that will lift it higher. The overall mood is quiet focus—no splash, no crowd—just a single, elegant traveler moving with steady intent through open air. In the top right, a discreet credit—“© Swede’s Photographs”—marks the image, balanced and unobtrusive. grace." - Microsoft Copilot
Swede’s Photographs
@Swede1952@universeodon.com  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago
"Perched amid a tangle of bare winter branches, a Cooper’s hawk strikes a pose that feels more comic than commanding. Its body leans forward at an odd angle, talons gripping the branch with a mix of precision and precariousness. The hawk’s tail fans out dramatically behind it—like a feathered rudder caught mid-turn—revealing bold bands of dark and light that ripple with tension. Its chest, streaked with pale brown and cream, seems puffed in protest or surprise, while its head twists slightly, eyes locked in a fierce, almost puzzled gaze. The surrounding branches, skeletal and leafless, frame the hawk like a stage set for a winter drama. The lighting is crisp, highlighting the texture of each feather and the taut muscles beneath. There’s a sense of motion paused—like the hawk was about to launch, slipped, and decided to play it cool. The moment is frozen in high detail, capturing both the majesty and the comic vulnerability of this raptor in a rare, unguarded instant." - Microsoft Copilot
"Perched amid a tangle of bare winter branches, a Cooper’s hawk strikes a pose that feels more comic than commanding. Its body leans forward at an odd angle, talons gripping the branch with a mix of precision and precariousness. The hawk’s tail fans out dramatically behind it—like a feathered rudder caught mid-turn—revealing bold bands of dark and light that ripple with tension. Its chest, streaked with pale brown and cream, seems puffed in protest or surprise, while its head twists slightly, eyes locked in a fierce, almost puzzled gaze. The surrounding branches, skeletal and leafless, frame the hawk like a stage set for a winter drama. The lighting is crisp, highlighting the texture of each feather and the taut muscles beneath. There’s a sense of motion paused—like the hawk was about to launch, slipped, and decided to play it cool. The moment is frozen in high detail, capturing both the majesty and the comic vulnerability of this raptor in a rare, unguarded instant." - Microsoft Copilot
"Perched amid a tangle of bare winter branches, a Cooper’s hawk strikes a pose that feels more comic than commanding. Its body leans forward at an odd angle, talons gripping the branch with a mix of precision and precariousness. The hawk’s tail fans out dramatically behind it—like a feathered rudder caught mid-turn—revealing bold bands of dark and light that ripple with tension. Its chest, streaked with pale brown and cream, seems puffed in protest or surprise, while its head twists slightly, eyes locked in a fierce, almost puzzled gaze. The surrounding branches, skeletal and leafless, frame the hawk like a stage set for a winter drama. The lighting is crisp, highlighting the texture of each feather and the taut muscles beneath. There’s a sense of motion paused—like the hawk was about to launch, slipped, and decided to play it cool. The moment is frozen in high detail, capturing both the majesty and the comic vulnerability of this raptor in a rare, unguarded instant." - Microsoft Copilot
Swede’s Photographs
@Swede1952@universeodon.com  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago
"The heron fills the frame, caught in a powerful upstroke: wings raised high like twin sails, revealing layered, fingered primaries splayed at the tips. Its plumage reads as slate-blue and ash, with darker flight feathers and paler undersides, the textures crisp enough to feel the rib of each quill. The long neck is thrust forward and slightly curved, leading to a sharp, spear-like beak that points the way; behind, the legs stream straight and narrow, toes tucked, forming a clean line that completes its aerodynamic silhouette. Light skims the bird’s back and wing edges, giving a soft sheen that separates it from the ground below. The terrain beneath is sandy or muddy, mottled and low-contrast, blurred into a watercolor of tan and gray—suggesting shoreline or marsh flats without pulling the eye away from the subject. Motion is implied by the shallow depth of field and the heron’s posture: mid-stride in the sky, cresting the stroke that will lift it higher. The overall mood is quiet focus—no splash, no crowd—just a single, elegant traveler moving with steady intent through open air. In the top right, a discreet credit—“© Swede’s Photographs”—marks the image, balanced and unobtrusive. grace." - Microsoft Copilot
"The heron fills the frame, caught in a powerful upstroke: wings raised high like twin sails, revealing layered, fingered primaries splayed at the tips. Its plumage reads as slate-blue and ash, with darker flight feathers and paler undersides, the textures crisp enough to feel the rib of each quill. The long neck is thrust forward and slightly curved, leading to a sharp, spear-like beak that points the way; behind, the legs stream straight and narrow, toes tucked, forming a clean line that completes its aerodynamic silhouette. Light skims the bird’s back and wing edges, giving a soft sheen that separates it from the ground below. The terrain beneath is sandy or muddy, mottled and low-contrast, blurred into a watercolor of tan and gray—suggesting shoreline or marsh flats without pulling the eye away from the subject. Motion is implied by the shallow depth of field and the heron’s posture: mid-stride in the sky, cresting the stroke that will lift it higher. The overall mood is quiet focus—no splash, no crowd—just a single, elegant traveler moving with steady intent through open air. In the top right, a discreet credit—“© Swede’s Photographs”—marks the image, balanced and unobtrusive. grace." - Microsoft Copilot
"The heron fills the frame, caught in a powerful upstroke: wings raised high like twin sails, revealing layered, fingered primaries splayed at the tips. Its plumage reads as slate-blue and ash, with darker flight feathers and paler undersides, the textures crisp enough to feel the rib of each quill. The long neck is thrust forward and slightly curved, leading to a sharp, spear-like beak that points the way; behind, the legs stream straight and narrow, toes tucked, forming a clean line that completes its aerodynamic silhouette. Light skims the bird’s back and wing edges, giving a soft sheen that separates it from the ground below. The terrain beneath is sandy or muddy, mottled and low-contrast, blurred into a watercolor of tan and gray—suggesting shoreline or marsh flats without pulling the eye away from the subject. Motion is implied by the shallow depth of field and the heron’s posture: mid-stride in the sky, cresting the stroke that will lift it higher. The overall mood is quiet focus—no splash, no crowd—just a single, elegant traveler moving with steady intent through open air. In the top right, a discreet credit—“© Swede’s Photographs”—marks the image, balanced and unobtrusive. grace." - Microsoft Copilot
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