A willet leans forward at the water's edge, its long bill closing on a tiny young crab plucked from the wet sand. Behind it, the surf breaks into a sparkling band of foam and golden light, softened into a glowing blur.
The bird's long legs and patterned plumage are crisp against the smooth, reflective shore, giving the moment a quiet focus amid the movement of the waves. It is an everyday scene of coastal life, a small catch at the edge of the sea, made beautiful by early light and patient attention.
