Blue Dragon Sea Slug Floating Near Osaka Drop-off in beside a volcanic drop-off near Shinsekai, Osaka

Blue Dragon Sea Slug Floating Near Osaka Drop-off

by Annette Saunders

Sunlight falls through overhead autumn foliage, casting dappled patches of gold and green across the glassy surface of the ocean near Shinsekai, Osaka. A vibrant blue dragon sea slug drifts weightlessly atop the water, its translucent cerata catching the light like spun glass. The water is exceptionally clear, revealing the creature's delicate blue and silver markings against the deep indigo of the volcanic drop-off below. Slow-moving ripples distort the light slightly, creating a shimmering effect on the slug's back. Behind the subject, the water darkens into the shadow of the steep underwater cliff, while the foreground remains bright with the filtered morning glow. One cerata tip breaks the surface tension, holding a tiny droplet of water that reflects the sky.

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blue dragon sea slug Osaka ocean marine life volcanic drop-off dappled light late autumn sea surface underwater photography
Camera Fujifilm X-H2*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Fujifilm X-H2 photos, grab one online.
Lens XF 50-140mm f/2.8
Focal Length 124mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 6400
Film processed with film emulation preset
Location beside a volcanic drop-off near Shinsekai, Osaka
Date 2023-05-09
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 34.6160, 135.5072
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