An adult white egret is depicted mid-takeoff from a calm body of water in Lhokseumawe, Indonesia. The bird is oriented diagonally upwards and to the right, with its extensive white wings fully fanned, displaying translucency from backlighting. Its long, dark legs are extended backward, one foot having just created a distinct splash on the water surface, while the other is visible above the water. The egret's slender neck is stretched forward, terminating in a dark, pointed beak. A detailed reflection of the bird, including its spread wings and lower body, is visible on the water, slightly distorted by surface ripples caused by the bird's propulsion. The water surface is predominantly smooth, exhibiting a light grey-blue hue with faint, concentric ripples present in the upper left quadrant. No other subjects or contextual elements are visible.

White egrets observed near Islamic Cente

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Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 01:38 AM

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Lhokseumawe, Indonesia

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