Thomas Ottenhoff, Twilight Perch (ANIMALS 2024)

In a striking black and white composition, tow pied cormorants rest atop weahtered timber, their sleek profiles outlined agains the evening sky. With care, they tend to their plumage, a testament to a fruitful day of fishing. In the background the soft city lights by blurred bokeh, adding a touch of magic to the scene.

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