Elephant on Rooftop Above Cairns Reef at Dawn in beside a volcanic reef overhang near Cairns

Elephant on Rooftop Above Cairns Reef at Dawn

by Brooke Welch

Early morning light spills across the turquoise water of a volcanic reef near Cairns, illuminating the dry season clarity of the ocean. The surface ripples slowly, distorting the view of the submerged coral below. In the background, a weathered rooftop sits perched above the waterline, supporting a full-grown elephant standing with absolute stillness. The animal's grey skin contrasts with the warm orange glow of the sunrise hitting the water's edge. Shadows stretch long across the volcanic overhang, at the base of the impossible figure in the same physical space as the underwater textures. The elephant's trunk rests gently against the roof's edge, while the reef's intricate structures remain visible through the transparent water below.

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Camera Fujifilm X-Pro2*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Fujifilm X-Pro2 photos, grab one online.
Lens XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS
Focal Length 19mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/125
ISO 100
Film flat picture profile graded in post
Location beside a volcanic reef overhang near Cairns
Date 2018-02-02
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates -16.9449, 145.7904
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