Cuttlefish in Seagrass Meadow at Dawn in along a coral wall with blue water beyond near Cebu

Cuttlefish in Seagrass Meadow at Dawn

by Wyatt Franklin

Soft morning light falls through deep blue water, illuminating a cuttlefish hovering just above a bed of swaying seagrass blades. The creature rests in the shadow of an adjacent coral wall, its skin displaying a textured mosaic of browns and creams that shifts subtly against the green stems. A sharp rim of pale light outlines the cuttlefish's mantle and fins, separating its dark form from the hazy, plankton-filled distance. Tiny suspended particles drift in the water column, softening the view of the coral structure behind. The seagrass stems bend slightly, suggesting a gentle current moving through the meadow. The cuttlefish's eye reflects a faint highlight, anchoring the stillness of the frozen moment.

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Camera Sony a9 II*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony a9 II photos, grab one online.
Lens 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 84mm
Aperture f/4.5
Shutter Speed 1/4000
ISO 1600
Film camera-default color science
Location along a coral wall with blue water beyond near Cebu
Date 2019-05-17
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 10.2456, 123.8577
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