Striped Hyena Crosses Winter Sand in Uttarakhand in along a game trail in Uttarakhand

Striped Hyena Crosses Winter Sand in Uttarakhand

by Ivan Moss

Bright winter sunlight floods the volcanic sand trail in Uttarakhand, illuminating the coarse, striped fur of a hyena moving sideways against a stiff wind. The animal's low stance and taut muscles convey immediate alertness as it navigates the loose, dark grains. In the background, a flock of birds scatters upward, their wings blurring against a perfectly clear, pale blue sky. The shallow depth of field keeps the hyena sharp while softening the distant terrain. Fine dust kicks up around its paws, catching the light in tiny, suspended particles. The scene ends with the sharp contrast of the hyena's black stripes against the pale, sun-bleached sand.

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Camera Canon EOS R7*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS R7 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 306mm
Aperture f/4.5
Shutter Speed 1/125
ISO 200
Film shot in RAW and edited
Location along a game trail in Uttarakhand
Date 2023-10-14
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 30.0957, 79.0670
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