Hedgehog Curled Amid Reed Bed Dappled Light in at the edge of a reed bed near Gold Coast

Hedgehog Curled Amid Reed Bed Dappled Light

by Helena Rosas

Spiky quills form a tight, brownish-grey sphere resting on damp soil at the edge of a Gold Coast reed bed. Tall green stalks rise vertically around the curled creature, filtering bright midsummer sunlight into shifting patches of gold and deep shadow. The hedgehog remains motionless, its tiny nose tucked against its hindquarters, creating a focal point of stillness against the swaying reeds. Sunlight catches the individual tips of the quills, highlighting their rough texture against the soft, fibrous blades of grass nearby. A long shadow stretches across the mud to the right, anchoring the small form in the wide, open landscape under a clear sky.

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hedgehog reed bed Gold Coast midsummer dappled light curled wildlife stillness
Camera Sony a7*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony a7 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 135mm
Aperture f/1.8
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 400
Film processed in Darktable
Location at the edge of a reed bed near Gold Coast
Date 2022-03-02
Credit VEETER
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