Caribou Stag Crossing Leaves Near Water

Wet, brown leaves scatter across the muddy ground as a massive caribou stag pushes forward through the churned earth. The animal's thick, dark fur ripples under the force of a strong side wind, while its antlers catch the bright, reflected sunlight bouncing off the nearby tidal inlet. Low to the ground, the view emphasizes the powerful stride of the stag as it navigates the slippery terrain. In the distance, a flock of birds erupts from the water's edge, their white wings flashing against the gray sky before scattering into the haze. The wet season leaves the ground slick and dark, mirroring the overcast light that washes over the scene. at the edge is the mud clinging to the stag's hooves, marking the path of its heavy passage.