The wing and the water

This image is a dynamic and richly textured moment from the coastal wilds, capturing a crow or raven in mid-flight above a shallow tidal pool. It’s a study in motion, reflection, and the raw beauty of shoreline life.

The bird’s wings are spread wide, caught in a powerful arc that suggests both grace and intent. Its reflection in the water below adds a poetic symmetry—like the sky and sea briefly mirror each other.

The scene is framed by rocks and seaweed, some coated in green moss or algae, giving the image a tactile, organic feel. The shallow water glistens with subtle ripples, anchoring the bird’s flight in a moment of suspended motion.

There’s a sense of wild solitude, as if the bird is the lone witness to the tide’s quiet rhythm.The contrast between the dark bird, green textures, and reflective water creates a visual tension—moody, elemental, and alive.