Green Anaconda Coiled in Swamp Light in above a glacial stream near Dar es Salaam

Green Anaconda Coiled in Swamp Light

by Jonathan Hall

Hard coastal glare cuts through the early afternoon sky, casting the massive green anaconda into a stark silhouette against the bright water. The reptile coils tightly above a glacial stream, its dark scales absorbing the intense light while the water below reflects a blinding white sheen. Low pools of ground fog rest on the uneven banks, obscuring the muddy edges of the stream. The dry season leaves the surrounding vegetation sparse and brittle, against the cool, flowing water. The snake remains utterly still, a heavy, dark shape suspended over the current. One ripple disturbs the fog near the snake's tail, breaking the perfect stillness.

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Camera Canon EOS 77D*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 77D photos, grab one online.
Lens 500mm f/4
Focal Length 500mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 3200
Film shot in RAW with minimal editing
Location above a glacial stream near Dar es Salaam
Date 2020-09-03
Credit VEETER
Coordinates -6.7845, 39.3343
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