Spotted Hyena Bone Tidal Inlet Sunset in beside a tidal inlet near Colombo

Spotted Hyena Bone Tidal Inlet Sunset

by Theresa Palmer

Golden firelight warmth spills across a muddy tidal inlet near Colombo, illuminating a spotted hyena moving low to the ground. The animal grips a bleached bone firmly in its jaws, its thick, tawny coat patterned with dark rosettes standing out against the darkening wet earth. A perfectly clear sky arches overhead, transitioning from deep orange to violet as the sun drops toward the horizon. The worms-eye perspective emphasizes the rough texture of the mud and the scattered debris along the water's edge. Behind the hyena, the still water reflects the fading light, while the animal's shadow stretches long and sharp across the damp sand. one drop of water hangs from the bone's tip, catching the last glow of the day.

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Camera Nikon D7100*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D7100 photos, grab one online.
Lens 35mm f/2
Focal Length 35mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/125
ISO 3200
Film natural digital color
Location beside a tidal inlet near Colombo
Date 2016-05-14
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 6.9624, 79.8096
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