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A flock of birds passes before the Colosseum's stone facade in Rome at golden hour, warm horizon glow on the ancient arches.
Rome, Italy · December 2024

Flock Before the Ancient Facade

Birds in loose formation crossed the Colosseum's face as the winter sun approached the horizon. The upper arches took the last warm light while the lower wall fell into blue-gray shadow, the pale moon already risen.

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Sony Alpha 7R VFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM16mmf/51/40sISO 32012 December 2024

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