Mangrove Seedling Rooting in Tidal Mud at Sunset in at the edge of a tea plantation in Riverside, Phnom Penh

Mangrove Seedling Rooting in Tidal Mud at Sunset

by Celeste Emerson

Low golden sunlight skims the tops of nearby grain stalks, casting long shadows across the wet, dark tidal mud where a single mangrove seedling takes root. Fine mist hangs low over the water's edge, softening the distant outline of the tea plantation rows in Riverside, Phnom Penh. The seedling stands as a sharp, dark silhouette against the bright, hazy horizon, its delicate roots gripping the slick, gray-brown earth. The water reflects the pale orange sky, while the humid air seems heavy with the season's moisture. In the foreground, the rough texture of the mud contrasts with the smooth, glistening surface of the seedling's stem. A small ripple breaks the stillness near the base of the plant, revealing the shifting tides of the monsoon.

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Camera Pentax ME Super*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Pentax ME Super photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 100mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/125
ISO 400
Film Fuji Superia 400 everyday tones
Location at the edge of a tea plantation in Riverside, Phnom Penh
Date 1997-11-13
Credit VEETER
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