Kalashri Krishna, A heartbeat in the hush. (ANIMALS 2025)

With no distractions, this tight monochrome close-up reveals the young kangaroo in raw, unfiltered detail. Its alert eyes and upright ears speak volumes—alert, curious, alive—capturing the essence of youth and wildness in a single, unforgettable stare. Stripped of background, the image becomes an intense portrait of nature’s quiet power and presence.

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