Double-crested Cormorant Swimming in Calm Blue Water

A close-up profile view of a double-crested cormorant swimming peacefully in calm blue water. The bird's dark feathers and yellow beak contrast beautifully with the serene aquatic background.

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PHOTO INFO

Image Size
6884x4592px
File Size
4.87MB
resolution
5K
Aesthetic Score
92/100

VISUAL ATTRIBUTES OF THIS STOCK PHOTO

Color temperature
cool
Brightness
mid_tone
Saturation
moderate
Lighting Source
natural
Lighting Condition
overcast
Negative Space
large
Negative Space Location
top
Depth Of Field
shallow
Has People
none
Season
unknown
Time Of Day
unknown
Shot Scale
close_up
Background Type
blurred_bokeh
Orientation
horizontal
Composition Style
rule_of_thirds
Dominant colors
blueblackyellow
Palette Style
natural
Mood
calmserene
Style
wildlifenature
Subject type
birdwildlife

aesthetic analysis & score

92
Overall aesthetic — Elite

This is a masterful wildlife photograph that combines technical precision with artistic composition. The sharp focus on the bird against the soft, blurred water creates a stunning visual hierarchy, while the color contrast between the subject and background is striking and pleasing.

Composition & Framing

92

The subject is perfectly positioned using the rule of thirds, with ample negative space in front of the bird to emphasize its direction of movement.

Lighting & exposure

90

Soft, diffused lighting highlights the texture of the feathers and the vibrant yellow of the beak without creating harsh shadows.

Color harmony & palette

95

The complementary contrast between the dark plumage/yellow beak and the cool blue water creates a visually striking and harmonious palette.

Visual impact & mood

88

The image conveys a strong sense of serenity and natural beauty, capturing a quiet moment in the wild.

Technical Quality & Clarity

96

The image is exceptionally sharp on the subject with a smooth, creamy bokeh background that effectively isolates the bird.

Subject clarity & focal hierarchy

95

The cormorant is the undeniable focal point, with the eye and beak drawing immediate attention due to sharp focus and color contrast.

Use case suitability scores

Copyspace Layout Usability

85

This image is suitable for text overlay layouts — the negative space in the top works for posters, banners, greeting cards and magazine covers needing headline room

Social Media Content Creation

90

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

Web UI Digital Design

85

This image is suitable for web UI and digital design projects — website hero sections, app splash screens, email headers, and UI mood boards

Commercial Advertising Branding

80

Editorial Corporate Presentation

85

This image is suitable for editorial and corporate presentations — slide decks, annual reports, press releases, internal newsletters and conference presentation backgrounds

Content Marketing Publishing

90

This image is suitable for content marketing and publishing — pairs with blog posts, article featured images, podcast covers, ebook covers and video thumbnails across publishing platforms

Ecommerce Product Showcase

20

Market Competitiveness

92
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