Sissy_Snapped

Silk

Silk

What I love about this shot is the subtle silk like ripple of the black water in the background. I played with the highlights to have the Cormorant stand out in...
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What I love about this shot is the subtle silk like ripple of the black water in the background. I played with the highlights to have the Cormorant stand out in the shadows. One of my favorite low light captures....
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South Carolina, US

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Nov, 2021

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People's Choice in Almost Black Photo Challenge

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