Blue-tongued Skink in Dry Grass Near Damascus in at the edge of a reed bed near Damascus

Blue-tongued Skink in Dry Grass Near Damascus

by Elsie Shaw

Pale morning light cuts through the horizon haze, illuminating a blue-tongued skink resting in dry, golden grasses at the edge of a reed bed. The reptile's scales shimmer with a dusty bronze tone, contrasting against the pale green stalks of the reeds behind it. A fine layer of sea spray hangs in the air, visible as a soft, white mist clinging to the grass blades and settling on the skink's back. The low sun casts long, sharp shadows that stretch across the dusty ground, highlighting the rough texture of the dry stems. The skink's head is raised, eyes fixed forward with an alert, untamed tension. Its tongue, a vivid blue patch, is slightly visible against the muted earth tones. The background dissolves into a soft blur of reeds and distant haze.

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Camera Canon EOS R10*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS R10 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 239mm
Aperture f/4.5
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 100
Film JPEG straight out of camera
Location at the edge of a reed bed near Damascus
Date 2024-10-18
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 33.4222, 36.2913
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