Silhouetted Caterpillar on Leaf at Glacial Stream in above a glacial stream near Bouake

Silhouetted Caterpillar on Leaf at Glacial Stream

by Harold David

A dark, segmented caterpillar rests on a broad, wet leaf, its form reduced to a sharp silhouette against the fading twilight sky. Below, a glacial stream near Bouaké rushes with white, churning water, reflecting the low-hanging monsoon clouds that blanket the horizon. The backlit conditions strip the leaf of its green, revealing only its serrated edges and a sheen of rain droplets clinging to the surface. Heavy gray clouds press low over the water, creating a flat, diffuse light that emphasizes the texture of the leaf's veins. The insect remains motionless, a still point of patience against the rushing current. One water droplet hangs from the leaf tip, mirroring the gray sky above.

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Camera Canon EOS 77D*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 77D photos, grab one online.
Lens 50mm f/1.8
Focal Length 50mm
Aperture f/1.8
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 6400
Film natural digital color
Location above a glacial stream near Bouake
Date 2019-11-03
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 7.6347, -4.9956
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