 Captured by James Engel on April 14, 2022, at Confluence Park in San Antonio, Texas, this image invites us to pause and reflect on the delicate balance between nature’s tranquility and its ever-present motion. Framed with precision using a Nikon D610 and a 300mm lens, the Spotted Sandpiper stands quietly amidst the rocks of a peaceful riverbed, a subtle yet striking symbol of resilience in the flow of life. With a shutter speed of 1/400 sec and an aperture of ƒ/5.6, this serene moment is crystallized—sharp enough to capture the fine details of the bird, yet soft enough to convey the gentle movement of water slipping past the stones. The scene is a quiet reminder of how nature, in its unhurried rhythm, carries a grace that is both fleeting and eternal. In the simplicity of this moment, we find beauty, and in the stillness of the bird, a meditation on presence. 🐦✨ #NaturePhotography #SpottedSandpiper #EngelPhotography #ConfluencePark #PeaceInNature |
| Photographer: James Engel |
| Date: Thursday, April 14th, 2022 |
| Focal Length: 300mm |
| Shutter Speed: 1/400 sec |
| Aperture: ƒ/5.6 |
| ISO: 100 |
| Location: North America, The United States of America, Texas, San Antonio, Confluence Park |
| Animals: Animalia, Chordata, Aves, Charadriiformes, Scolopacidae, Actitis, Spotted Sandpiper |
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