In the shimmering heat of the African midday sun, a mighty hippo sinks into the cool embrace of a winding river, its hulking frame barely rippling the calm waters. Atop its broad back, a wary turtle basks in borrowed safety, seeking refuge from the unseen world below. Overhead, a bird perches lazily in the open reeds, its call echoing across the plains, while a dragonfly darts playfully between reeds—silent witnesses to this quiet, symbiotic bond in the heart of the wild.

Art Size: 12 cm x 12 cm 

Watercolour on Canvas by D. Steward.