Gila Monster on Sandstone Ledge at Sunrise in at the edge of a reed bed near Riyadh

Gila Monster on Sandstone Ledge at Sunrise

by Ariana Summers

Pale morning light spills across a rough sandstone ledge where a Gila monster rests motionless. Its beaded scales display a striking pattern of black and pink-orange against the warm, textured rock. Behind the reptile, dry reeds stand stiff and golden under a cloudless sky, marking the edge of a sparse wetland. The low angle of the first sun casts long, soft shadows that stretch across the stone surface, highlighting the coarse grain of the rock and the intricate ridges of the creature's skin. The scene remains still, with the dry vegetation and warm earth tones dominating the foreground and background.

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Gila monster sandstone sunrise dry season reptile reed bed Riyadh wildlife photography
Camera Sony Alpha 700*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony Alpha 700 photos, grab one online.
Lens 400mm f/2.8
Focal Length 400mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 400
Film neutral color profile
Location at the edge of a reed bed near Riyadh
Date 2012-02-19
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 24.6023, 46.7172
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Gila monster sandstone sunrise dry season reptile reed bed Riyadh wildlife photography