Copper Light on Coiled Butterfly Proboscis in along a game trail in Zambia

Copper Light on Coiled Butterfly Proboscis

by Betty Rios

Copper-toned light falls across a tightly coiled butterfly proboscis, its translucent tube forming a perfect spiral against damp green foliage. The instrument rests on earthy soil along a game trail, glistening with moisture from recent rain. Low-angle framing reveals fine scales and a gradient from pale cream to deep amber on the curled snout. Wet leaves beside the insect reflect the firelight warmth of the approaching dusk. Every curve of the coiled structure stands out against the soft vegetation, ending in a sharp, dark tip pointing downward toward the moist ground.

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Camera Canon T90*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon T90 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 105mm
Aperture f/2.5
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 400
Film Fuji Pro 400H softness
Location along a game trail in Zambia
Date 1996-06-22
Credit VEETER
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