 On April 14, 2022, James Engel captured a moment of quiet beauty at Confluence Park in San Antonio, Texas. A solitary Great-Tailed Grackle stands poised by the river, framed by large stones that seem to echo the bird's sense of calm amidst the gentle flow of water. Taken with a Nikon D610 and a 300mm lens, the photograph's details are sharp and serene, with a shutter speed of 1/400 sec, an aperture of ƒ/5.6, and ISO 100. The bird, just right of the frame, becomes part of the landscape, a reminder that nature's elegance often lies in its simplicity. The balance between the smooth river and the weathered rocks invites us to reflect on the harmony that exists in the most tranquil corners of our world—where stillness allows for contemplation and beauty to emerge from the ordinary. 🌿🖤 #NaturePhotography #ConfluencePark #GreatTailedGrackle #EngelPhotography #WildlifeArtistry |
| 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, Passeriformes, Icteridae, Quiscalus, Great-Tailed Grackle |
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