Clouded Leopard on Branch at Dawn in Mongolia in at the edge of a reed bed in Mongolia

Clouded Leopard on Branch at Dawn in Mongolia

by Desiree Velez

Cold silver light spills across a reed bed at the edge of a Mongolian steppe, illuminating the pale fur of a clouded leopard perched on a gnarled branch. The animal's spotted coat blends with the muted grays and greens of early spring, where reeds stand stiff and dry. Heat haze shimmers above the ground, distorting the horizon line into a soft, wavering blur. The leopard's muscles tension under its spotted skin as it surveys the open plain, its tail curled tightly for balance. Dew rests on the tips of the nearest reeds, catching the faint morning glow before the sun fully rises. The branch beneath its paws shows rough, weathered bark texture against the smooth, pale underbelly of the predator.

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Camera Nikon D7200*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D7200 photos, grab one online.
Lens 24-105mm f/4
Focal Length 88mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 6400
Film JPEG straight out of camera
Location at the edge of a reed bed in Mongolia
Date 2017-06-28
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 46.9783, 103.7863
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