Bleached Coral Skeleton Near Healthy Reef Ledge in beneath a reef ledge in tropical shallows near Cairns

Bleached Coral Skeleton Near Healthy Reef Ledge

by Jerome Smith

Sunlight penetrates the tropical shallows near Cairns, illuminating a stark white coral skeleton resting beside a vibrant section of living reef. The bleached bone structure lies partially submerged under the shadow of an overhanging ledge, its porous texture contrasting sharply with the surrounding soft corals and encrusting algae. Tiny suspended particles glitter throughout the water column, catching the clear, dry mountain light that filters down from the surface. The late afternoon angle casts long, soft shadows across the sandy floor, highlighting the rough edges of the dead formation. One patch of green algae rests on the underside of the bleached rib, marking the boundary between life and decay.

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bleached coral reef skeleton underwater photography Cairns marine life coral bleaching tropical ocean reef ledge
Camera Canon EOS 500D*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 500D photos, grab one online.
Lens 35mm f/2
Focal Length 35mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 100
Film processed in Darktable
Location beneath a reef ledge in tropical shallows near Cairns
Date 2010-07-17
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates -16.8615, 145.7282
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