Takin Under Starlight on Wind-Scoured Ridge in on a wind-scoured ridge near Almaty

Takin Under Starlight on Wind-Scoured Ridge

by Millie Hobbs

A massive takin stands silhouetted against a deep indigo sky, its thick brown fur catching the faint glow of distant ground light. Dramatic clouds swirl above the wind-scoured ridge, their undersides illuminated by starlight. The animal's heavy horns curve sharply against the dark horizon, while sparse alpine grasses bend low under the night breeze. Shadows stretch long across the rocky terrain, creating a stark contrast with the pale starry expanse. The scene shows the quiet stillness of midsummer, with the takin's solid form anchoring the composition. One patch of moonlit moss glows softly near the creature's hooves.

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takin Bhutanese mountain night starlight ridge wildlife midsummer
Camera Fujifilm X-E3*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Fujifilm X-E3 photos, grab one online.
Lens XF 80mm f/2.8 R Macro
Focal Length 80mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 800
Film flat picture profile graded in post
Location on a wind-scoured ridge near Almaty
Date 2019-08-18
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 43.2978, 76.8466
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takin Bhutanese mountain night starlight ridge wildlife midsummer