Photos | Dance of the Flock

A mesmerizing gathering of hundreds of birds as they dance across the shallow waters of San Pablo Bay.
Full Description:
On April 26, 2025, beneath a clear California sky, an awe-inspiring congregation of birds was captured through the lens of a Canon R7 at the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This image showcases a breathtaking display of avian grace and synchronization as the flock moves in unison across the glistening waters. The birds, likely engaged in their seasonal migration, form intricate patterns as they flutter and forage, creating a dynamic tableau of movement and life. The scene, rich with the sights and sounds of nature, highlights the sanctuary's vibrant ecosystem, where land, water, and wildlife converge in harmony.
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Capture date:
Original Dimensions:
6960w x 4640h - (download 4k)
Usage
Dominant Color:
Location:
iso
320
metering mode
5
aperture
f/16
focal length
1000mm
latitude
38.14
longitude
-122.34
shutter speed
1/400s
camera make
Canon
camera model
date
2025-04-26T13:18:14.170000-07:00
tzoffset
-25200
tzname
America/Los_Angeles
overall
(38.48%)
curation
(50.00%)
highlight visibility
(3.82%)
behavioral
(10.13%)
failure
(-3.00%)
harmonious color
(4.48%)
immersiveness
(0.51%)
interaction
(2.00%)
interesting subject
(-36.47%)
intrusive object presence
(-3.69%)
lively color
(-10.97%)
low light
(0.81%)
noise
(-0.83%)
pleasant camera tilt
(-5.63%)
pleasant composition
(-8.78%)
pleasant lighting
(-19.34%)
pleasant pattern
(20.34%)
pleasant perspective
(7.95%)
pleasant post processing
(-2.98%)
pleasant reflection
(2.90%)
pleasant symmetry
(1.15%)
sharply focused subject
(1.73%)
tastefully blurred
(-8.72%)
well chosen subject
(6.84%)
well framed subject
(-9.03%)
well timed shot
(9.56%)
all
(3.33%)
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