Tasmanian Devil Snarling on Wind-Scoured Ridge

Flat noon light bleaches the dry grass on the wind-scoured ridge near Accra. A Tasmanian devil fills the frame, its black fur ruffled by the whipping breeze. The animal snarls with teeth bared, eyes squinting against the glare. Reflected light off distant water creates a shimmering, harsh backdrop behind the dark silhouette. The ground is cracked and pale, scattered with sparse, brittle vegetation. Every strand of fur stands out against the bright, washed-out sky. The creature's snout is wet and dark, against the dry, dusty air. A sharp shadow falls across the devil's shoulder, defined by the direct overhead sun.