Rhinoceros Beetle Silhouette Monsoon Mist Tamil Nadu in beside a tidal inlet in Tamil Nadu

Rhinoceros Beetle Silhouette Monsoon Mist Tamil Nadu

by Francis Erickson

Thick monsoon mist hangs over a tidal inlet in Tamil Nadu, softening the distant water and mangrove roots. Late afternoon light falls through overhead leaves, creating patches of brightness against the heavy grey haze. A rhinoceros beetle rests on a rough, wet branch in the foreground, its dark exoskeleton forming a sharp silhouette against the diffused glow. Water droplets rest on the bark, reflecting the muted sky. The insect's curved horn points upward, catching a faint rim of light that separates it from the blurred greenery. Fine textures of the wet wood contrast with the smooth, dark shape of the insect at the edge of the frame.

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Camera Leica M2*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M2 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 105mm
Aperture f/2.5
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 400
Film Ilford FP4 Plus tones
Location beside a tidal inlet in Tamil Nadu
Date 2014-07-13
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 11.1019, 78.6489
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