Mirror Mirror

Amidst the ever-changing tides of a Pacific shoal, where the ocean breathed its rhythmic incantations, stood the Great Blue Heron—a solitary sentinel against the canvas of water and sky. The scene, touched by the soft hues of early dawn, was one of serene anticipation, a perfect interplay of gentle hues and tidal whispers. Upon this tranquil stage, the water was a mirror, providing a chiaroscuro effect with its flickering ribbons of light and shadow. It captured every nuance of the heron’s form—a double image cast in the glassy depths, undisturbed except by the occasional verso ripple of the pulling tide.