Silhouetted Bombardier Beetle Spray at Dawn in along a game trail near Tonle Bassac, Phnom Penh

Silhouetted Bombardier Beetle Spray at Dawn

by Willie Larson

Deep shadow swallows the dense greenery of a Tonle Bassac game trail while a thin rim of first light outlines a solitary bombardier beetle. The insect stands perched on a wet, dark leaf, its body a stark black shape against the pale, humid morning air. A visible plume of defensive spray erupts from its rear, catching the backlight to appear as a faint, white mist. Monsoon moisture rests on the surrounding ferns and mud, creating a glossy sheen on the forest floor. The beetle's legs grip the damp surface firmly as the spray disperses into the stillness. A drop of water rolls from the tip of a nearby blade of grass onto the dark soil below.

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Camera Casio QV-10*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Casio QV-10 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 2mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 100
Film flat picture profile graded in post
Location along a game trail near Tonle Bassac, Phnom Penh
Date 2005-04-15
Credit VEETER
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