Laughing Kookaburra Holding Lizard in Moonlight in on a wind-scoured ridge near San Lorenzo

Laughing Kookaburra Holding Lizard in Moonlight

by Virginia Pierce

Cold blue moonlight washes over a wind-scoured ridge near San Lorenzo, illuminating a laughing kookaburra perched on a frost-covered branch. The bird grips a small lizard in its talons, its white chest feathers ruffled by the chill air. Frost crystals coat every surface, clinging to the rough bark and the dry grasses that line the ridge. The lizard's scales reflect a faint, pale glint against the dark shadows of the night. The bird's dark eye stands out against its mottled brown and white plumage. A thin layer of ice forms on the tips of the surrounding vegetation. The rigid posture of the predator contrasts with the soft accumulation of frost on the ground below. The lizard's tail hangs limp, ending in a sharp point against the snowy earth.

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Camera Canon EOS R8*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS R8 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 35mm
Aperture f/1.4
Shutter Speed 1/125
ISO 100
Film processed in Capture One
Location on a wind-scoured ridge near San Lorenzo
Date 2023-07-12
Credit VEETER
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