Момент перед пиром

A pelican, marked with yellow bands, stands poised with wings raised, holding a fish in its feet. The scene captures the quiet intensity of a predator moments before feeding. The clear blue sky and soft light suggest early morning or late afternoon, highlighting the bird’s textured feathers and vibrant orange beak. This image, taken by Nikos Leonov, freezes a fleeting moment in the natural cycle of survival and sustenance along the coast.