Silhouetted Crocodile Sliding into Water at Dawn in along a game trail near Salvador

Silhouetted Crocodile Sliding into Water at Dawn

by Nash Figueroa

Soft, diffused light from a just-risen sun flattens the morning air along a game trail near Salvador. A massive saltwater crocodile occupies the center frame, its body pressed low as it slides into the dark, still water. The animal appears almost entirely black, a solid silhouette against the pale, washed-out sky that hints at a perfectly clear day. Dry, dusty earth lines the bank, against the smooth, oily surface of the river. Ripples spread outward from the creature's snout, disturbing the reflection of the sky. The reptile's rough, armored scales catch faint highlights along the spine before the form dissolves into the shadowy water below. One, sharp eye remains visible above the surface line.

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Camera Sony Alpha 700*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony Alpha 700 photos, grab one online.
Lens 50mm f/1.8
Focal Length 50mm
Aperture f/1.8
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 6400
Film shot in RAW with minimal editing
Location along a game trail near Salvador
Date 2017-09-01
Credit VEETER
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