Wild Yak Beside Tidal Inlet in Monsoon Haze

Hard coastal glare washes the frame in stark white light, flattening shadows beneath a massive wild yak standing beside a tidal inlet. The animal's thick, dark fur contrasts with the shimmering, heat-hazed water lapping at the muddy banks. Monsoon moisture hangs heavy in the air, visible as a distortion layer rising from the wet ground. From a low angle near the earth, the yak's hooves press into soft, churned mud while its head turns slightly against the glare. A small patch of bright green algae clings to a submerged rock near the water's edge, reflecting the intense midday sky.