Fire Salamander on Wet Log in Winter Snow in along a game trail near Pretoria

Fire Salamander on Wet Log in Winter Snow

by Cameron Hunter

Bright orange spots punctuate the jet-black skin of a fire salamander resting on a waterlogged log. Gentle snowflakes drift down, melting instantly upon contact with the creature's damp surface and the dark, glistening wood. The log lies along a narrow game trail near Pretoria, its bark rough and saturated with morning moisture. Pale, low-angle sunlight cuts through the falling snow, highlighting the slick texture of the amphibian's skin and the icy sheen on the bark. Tiny droplets rest on the salamander's toes as it remains still against the cold, white flakes. One snowflake rests on the tip of its tail, contrasting sharply with the deep black scales.

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Camera Rollei 35*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Rollei 35 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 40mm
Aperture f/3.5
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 200
Film Fuji Pro 400H softness
Location along a game trail near Pretoria
Date 1968-07-06
Credit VEETER
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