Silhouetted Thorny Devil on Wind-Scoured Ridge in on a wind-scoured ridge near San Jose Costa Rica

Silhouetted Thorny Devil on Wind-Scoured Ridge

by Katherine Huber

Late autumn light reflects off distant water, casting a dramatic glow against heavy, shifting clouds. A thorny devil lizard stands silhouetted on a jagged ridge, its spiny texture rendered as a dark, intricate pattern against the bright sky. The wind has scoured the ground, leaving a rough, textured surface beneath the creature's feet. Its posture is rigid and motionless, embodying a patient predatory stillness as it waits. The silhouette erases internal color, showing the rugged outline of the scales and the sharp, spiky projections along its back. at the edge is the sharp, serrated edge of the lizard's head cutting cleanly against the luminous, cloud-filled horizon.

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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 1/125
ISO 6400
Film camera-default color science
Location on a wind-scoured ridge near San Jose Costa Rica
Date 2018-04-27
Credit VEETER
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