Hawksbill Turtle Feeding on Reef Wall in beside a reef crevice under clear water near Stone Town

Hawksbill Turtle Feeding on Reef Wall

by Cruz Person

Sunlight pierces the clear water, illuminating a hawksbill sea turtle positioned beside a crevice in a stone reef wall. The turtle's mottled brown and amber shell contrasts with the rough, encrusted textures of the coral and sponge colony it targets. Tiny suspended particles glitter throughout the water column, catching the flat glare of noon. From behind, the turtle's flippers rest against the uneven surface as it feeds on the sponges. The scene reveals the intricate patterns of the shell and the rugged topography of the reef. A shadow falls across the lower crevice where the turtle's beak presses into the sponge.

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hawksbill turtle reef wall underwater photography marine life sponge feeding Stone Town coral reef suspended particles
Camera Olympus OM-1*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Olympus OM-1 photos, grab one online.
Lens 300mm f/5.6
Focal Length 300mm
Aperture f/5.6
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 200
Film Agfa Vista 200 vintage
Location beside a reef crevice under clear water near Stone Town
Date 1973-01-05
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 6.1846, 39.1119
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