Blue Shark with Pilot Fish South Africa in beside a volcanic drop-off in South Africa

Blue Shark with Pilot Fish South Africa

by Ana Holmes

Emerald-green water falls through the surface, casting shifting ribbons of light across the flank of a massive blue shark. The shark swims parallel to a steep, dark volcanic drop-off that plunges into shadow. Two small pilot fish glide in tight formation near the shark's gills, their silver bodies catching the dappled illumination. The water clarity reveals fine details on the shark's smooth skin and the rough texture of the rock face. Late autumn light penetrates the deep blue surface, creating a suspended, motionless quality. One shadow from the volcanic ledge falls across the shark's lower belly, marking the boundary between the sunlit column and the abyss.

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Camera Pentax 6x7*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Pentax 6x7 photos, grab one online.
Lens 80mm f/2.8 Planar
Focal Length 80mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 800
Film natural digital color
Location beside a volcanic drop-off in South Africa
Date 2016-02-09
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates -30.6523, 22.8591
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