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A small sparrow, soaked and shivering, perches on a rain-slicked rock, its feathers matted and fluffed in an effort to stay warm. Water droplets fly in all directions, frozen mid-air by the camera’s precision. The blurred green background suggests a garden or forest edge, emphasizing the bird’s solitary focus on survival. The image captures a fleeting, intimate moment in the life of a common urban bird, highlighting its quiet strength against the elements. Photographer Polyushko Sergey frames the scene with clarity and empathy, turning a simple rain shower into a story of endurance.