Clownfish Family in Carpet Anemone Twilight Reef in beside a volcanic reef overhang near Cebu

Clownfish Family in Carpet Anemone Twilight Reef

by Cheyenne Simpson

Indigo twilight washes over a volcanic reef overhang near Cebu, turning the water column into a deep, shifting blue. Three orange-and-white striped clownfish nestle deep within the thick, undulating tentacles of a giant carpet anemone. Suspended particles glitter faintly in the reflected light, creating a field of microscopic stars against the dark water. The anemone's surface appears soft and fleshy, its color a muted blend of brown and purple in the low light. Shallow depth of field blurs the rocky background, keeping focus on the sheltering family. Tiny bubbles rest on the anemone's base, while a single tentacle tip curls inward near the fish's tail. The water feels heavy with monsoon density, yet the fish remain perfectly still in their protective embrace.

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Camera Leica R3*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica R3 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 100mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 800
Film Ilford FP4 Plus tones
Location beside a volcanic reef overhang near Cebu
Date 2016-04-21
Credit VEETER
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