

An eye-level shot reveals a great egret perched on a branch. The bird's plumage is a brilliant white, offset by a yellow beak with tiny splashes of black at the tip. The egret's feathers are sleek, lying close to its body, and its black legs are visible. The branch on which the egret perches is tangled among green leaves, with their delicate veins visible. The backdrop is an out-of-focus mix of green and brown, suggesting foliage and earth. The composition, which is somewhat asymmetrical, places the egret to the right of the frame. The interplay of light and shadow enhances depth and definition, accentuating the textures of the plumage and foliage.