Moose by Storm Bent Reeds in Glacial Stream

Early morning light cuts through deep shadow to illuminate a moose standing beside storm-bent reeds along a glacial stream in Meghalaya. Water beads glisten on the feathers of the reeds, catching the rim light that defines the animal's silhouette. The scene remains in deep shadow with only the edges of the reeds and the moose's back catching the sun. The water flows clear and cold, reflecting the pale sky above. The moose stands still, its dark form contrasting against the bright, wet grass. The reeds bend sharply, their tips drooping under the weight of the morning dew. one drop of water slides from a reed tip onto the mossy bank below.