Clownfish Defending Anemone on Cebu Reef in beside a volcanic reef overhang near Cebu

Clownfish Defending Anemone on Cebu Reef

by Miguel Ali

Vivid orange and white stripes define the clownfish as it hovers inches from the tentacles of its host anemone. Bright midmorning sunlight penetrates the deep blue water, creating distinct shafts that illuminate the fish's scales and the translucent tips of the anemone. The volcanic reef overhang looms in the background, its dark, rough texture softened by a haze of suspended plankton. The water feels cool and clear, allowing the fish to dart protectively around the base of the swaying tentacles. A small patch of coral polyp detail rests on the anemone's stalk, catching the light with a sharp, bright highlight.

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Camera Nikon D3*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D3 photos, grab one online.
Lens 85mm f/1.8
Focal Length 85mm
Aperture f/1.8
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 200
Film shot in RAW and edited
Location beside a volcanic reef overhang near Cebu
Date 2020-05-21
Credit VEETER
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