Massive flock of starlings murmuration over rural landscape - Free stock photo

A breathtaking view of thousands of starlings forming a dense murmuration cloud against a twilight sky. The dark silhouettes of the birds contrast with the blue evening atmosphere above a rural field and distant hills.

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PHOTO INFO

Image Size: 6144x4096px
File Size: 10.09MB
resolution: 5K
License: Commercial use free
Aesthetic Score: 82/100

VISUAL ATTRIBUTES OF THIS STOCK PHOTO

Color temperature: cool
Brightness: mid_tone
Saturation: moderate
Lighting Source: natural
Lighting Condition: dusk
Negative Space: moderate
Negative Space Location: bottom
Depth Of Field: deep
Has People: none
Season: autumn
Time Of Day: dusk
Shot Scale: wide
Background Type: natural_scene
Orientation: horizontal
Composition Style: rule_of_thirds
Dominant colors: blueblackbrowngray
Palette Style: naturaldark_moody
Mood: dramaticmysteriousadventurous
Style: documentarynature
Subject type: birdwildlifelandscape

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aesthetic analysis & score

Overall aesthetic — Superb

This image captures a spectacular natural phenomenon with excellent timing and composition, creating a visually stunning and memorable scene that stands out in a stock library.

Composition & Framing

The image effectively uses the vast sky to emphasize the sheer scale of the flock, grounding the scene with a solid horizon line.

Lighting & exposure

The exposure is balanced for the twilight conditions, capturing the subtle blue tones of the sky while keeping the foreground details visible.

Color harmony & palette

The cool blue tones of the sky create a striking contrast with the dark silhouettes of the birds and the warm earth tones of the field.

Visual impact & mood

The sheer volume of birds creates a dramatic and awe-inspiring visual spectacle that commands immediate attention.

Technical Quality & Clarity

The image is sharp enough to distinguish the density of the flock, though individual birds are naturally small and indistinct.

Subject clarity & focal hierarchy

The flock is the undeniable focal point, dominating the frame and drawing the viewer's eye across the sky.

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Social Media Content Creation

This image is suitable for social media content creation — fits Instagram Stories, Pinterest pins, Facebook covers, LinkedIn backgrounds, and TikTok thumbnails

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