E Tidey, Catching the Scent (ANIMALS 2026)

A cocker spaniel stands quietly beneath the expansive canopy of an old mango tree, its gaze lifted with curiosity, perhaps detecting the elusive scent of a hidden possum. Monochrome focuses attention on the richly textured scene, where gnarled bark contrasts with the dog's soft curly coat and the pointed leaves of the mango and palm fronds. The linear silhouette of the dog echoes through the undulating tree roots in the foreground, the central canopy and the distant tree line. The layered depths and backlighting are reminiscent of a theatre set, with the dog centre stage in its quiet moment of curiosity. Date captured 19/06/2025 Google Pixel 8a f/1.9, 1/856s, 5.43mm, ISO49

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