Saltwater Crocodile Entering Kerala Reed Bed in at the edge of a reed bed in Kerala

Saltwater Crocodile Entering Kerala Reed Bed

by Melissa Rodgers

Hard coastal glare illuminates a massive saltwater crocodile as it slides from a muddy bank into dark water. The reptile's armored, olive-green scales catch the bright light, creating sharp highlights along its spine while its lower body submerges. Surrounding the animal, dense green reeds stand tall against the sky, forming a natural frame within the foreground. The water ripples outward in a chaotic wake, distorting the reflection of the reeds. Dry, brown earth marks the bank's edge, against the deep, still water. One, jagged leaf tip dips into the surface near the tail, breaking the water's mirror-like quality.

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Camera Canon EOS 90D*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 90D photos, grab one online.
Lens 135mm f/2
Focal Length 135mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 100
Film processed in Lightroom
Location at the edge of a reed bed in Kerala
Date 2021-02-24
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 10.9363, 76.2300
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