Iguana Soaking in Acrylic Tote Near Costa Rica Reeds

Flat morning light spills across a dense cluster of green reeds at the water's edge in Costa Rica. An iguana rests inside a clear acrylic tote, its rough, scaled skin against the smooth, hard plastic walls. Stainless steel elements of the container frame the reptile, reflecting the pale blue of the clear sky above. Fleece lining peeks from the container's rim, adding a soft, fibrous texture against the animal's sharp spines. The dry season leaves the reeds brittle and golden-brown at their tips. Shadows stretch long and sharp across the ground, showing the stillness before the sun fully rises. One reflection of a reed stalk glides across the iguana's green flank.