{"id":1165,"date":"2025-01-10T12:40:56","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T12:40:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lensbymatthi.com\/?p=1165"},"modified":"2025-05-28T12:44:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T12:44:19","slug":"the-grace-of-dusk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lensbymatthi.com\/?p=1165","title":{"rendered":"The Grace of Dusk"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bathed in the golden hues of a setting sun, the mute swan reveals a quiet elegance. Its long, curved neck and striking orange bill create an unmistakable silhouette\u2014one of Europe\u2019s most iconic waterbirds. Despite its name, this species is not entirely silent; it communicates with subtle hisses and wingbeats.<\/p>\n

Swans form monogamous pairs, often remaining together for life. In winter, they gather in flocks along unfrozen waterways, where the light plays gently across their plumage, as seen here. A moment of stillness in a life shaped by movement and grace.<\/p>\n

Cygnus olor<\/em><\/p>\n

Shot with:
\nCanon EOS 6D + Sigma 150-600mm f\/5.0-6.3
\n374mm | 1\/1600 | f\/5.6 | ISO2000<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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