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A grey heron stands on a muddy lakeshore beside reeds bent by the wind, with choppy water and a cloudy sky behind it.

Heron Against the Wind

A wild grey heron stands upright on a wind-battered lake edge, feathers ruffled, reeds bent and water choppy under heavy overcast light.

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Prompt

Authentic wildlife photograph, vertical 3:4. A single wild grey heron stands hunched and upright on a muddy lakeshore edge in a strong gale, seen from a low three-quarter side view at a respectful distance. Its crest plumes and breast feathers are blown sideways, neck drawn in, yellow eye sharp, bill pointing into the wind. Choppy grey water with small whitecaps behind it and tall reeds bent flat in the same direction. Heavy pewter sky fills the upper frame as calm open space. Soft flat overcast daylight, natural muted colours of slate grey, straw brown and cold green. 500mm telephoto lens, shallow depth of field, accurate anatomy, fine feather detail, subtle sensor grain, believable exposure. Quiet documentary tone. No people, no text, no logos.

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