White Face, Red Eye
The image shows a close-up of a common loon, its red eye vivid against the patterned black-and-white plumage. Floating in calm water, the bird embodies the wild beauty of northern lakes.
The loon carries secrets in its crimson gaze.
Its whitening face foretells its departure for the sea.
This photograph captures the common loon in close detail, its red eye and bold plumage standing out against the shifting water. The white on its face marks the beginning of its transformation into its winter colors.
Revered as a symbol of northern wilderness, the loon is as much heard as seen, its call haunting lakes across generations. The image emphasizes stillness, presence, and the intimate beauty of wildlife in its element.
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