"A northern cardinal hangs in the air in a moment so brief it feels almost borrowed from time. The bird is captured mid‑flight, wings flung wide, every feather splayed like individual strokes of red flame. Its body leans forward with purpose, the crest sharp, the beak bright, the eye fixed on its destination. The cardinal’s red plumage glows against the softly blurred background, making it appear as though the bird is lit from within. A bare branch cuts across the foreground, giving context to the scene—a perch just left behind or one about to be claimed again. The background melts into gentle browns and greens, a soft wash of color that makes the cardinal’s motion feel even more dramatic. The whole image carries the sensation of movement suspended: the rush of wings, the tension of flight, the vivid presence of a bird that refuses to be anything but seen." - Microsoft Copilot