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June 30, 2025

In the midst of a dense, moonlit forest, a group of brightly colored pheasants are framed in the otherwise bleak and minimalist shot. The camera is at a low angle, focusing on the birds while showing towering trees in the background, emphasizing the birds’ insignificance in the vastness of nature. The lighting is low-key, with the moonlight casting dramatic shadows that twist and merge with the undergrowth. The color tone leans towards dark purples and blues, with the vibrant hues of the pheasants standing out starkly. The black-and-white spots on the birds’ feathers reflect the faint moonlight, creating a sense of depth and balance within the shot. A lingering feeling of realignment is felt as the camera gently pans upwards, towards the sky that is visible through the tree canopy, empty except for an obscured moon. Space is then manipulated as the forest seemingly compresses and then expands, underlining the vast and isolating wilderness before finally returning to the huddled mass of pheasants.