seen in the flood channel yesterday

Hooded Merganser closeup in flood channel pond. dawn sun rays. ibis. teal.

Cinematic film still, shot on v-raptor XL, film grain, vignette, color graded, post-processed, cinematic lighting, 35mm film, live-action, best quality, atmospheric, a masterpiece, epic, stunning, dramatic

A hooded merganser swims in the serene, mirror-like waters of a flood channel pond at dawn, surrounded by a few ibis and teal, soft, warm sunlight peeking through the reeds, casting a gentle glow on the feathers of the birds, dramatic diffused lighting, dew-kissed vegetation, cinematic atmosphere, reminiscent ...