Green Panther Chameleon Silhouette in Rio Dusk in near Centro, Rio de Janeiro

Green Panther Chameleon Silhouette in Rio Dusk

by Barbara Delaney

Copper-toned light washes over a dense canopy near Centro, Rio de Janeiro, casting the foreground into deep shadow. A panther chameleon perches on a slender branch, its vivid green skin glowing softly against the darkening sky. The view from behind reveals the texture of its rough scales and the distinct curve of its tail curling around the wood. Humid air hangs heavy after rain, making the leaves glisten with moisture droplets that catch the fading glow. The bird-like silhouette of the chameleon stands out against the soft, diffused sky, its head turned slightly to survey the quiet space. Tiny water beads rest on the edge of a nearby leaf, framing the creature in a moment of stillness before night falls.

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Camera Hasselblad 500C/M*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Hasselblad 500C/M photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 250mm
Aperture f/5.6
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 400
Film JPEG straight out of camera
Location near Centro, Rio de Janeiro
Date 1979-02-25
Credit VEETER
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