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A great blue heron stands motionless in shallow tidal water, rendered silky by a long exposure. Soft streaked clouds drift across a wide open horizon, and dawn light bathes the scene in lavender, rose and pale gold. The bird stays crisp and detailed while the water and sky dissolve into impressionist softness, with a calm reflection below and generous breathing room around the off-centre figure.