Leopard Seal Hunting Under Ice Shelf Chile in along a seagrass channel near the coast in Chile

Leopard Seal Hunting Under Ice Shelf Chile

by Fiona Fuller

Misty diffused dawn light falls through the water column, illuminating suspended particles that glitter like suspended dust. A leopard seal glides silently beneath a massive ice shelf, its spotted gray coat blending with the cool blue hues of the midsummer Chilean coast. The seal moves through a narrow channel of seagrass, its powerful body cutting through the stillness. Shallow depth of field blurs the distant ice formations, focusing attention on the predator's sleek form. Fine bubbles trail from the seal's movement, catching the soft morning glow. The water surface above reflects the pale sky, creating a seamless transition between the icy ceiling and the dark ocean floor. One ray of light pierces the gloom, highlighting the texture of the seal's whiskers.

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Camera iPhone 11 Pro*AI-imagined, not shot. For real iPhone 11 Pro photos, grab one online.
Lens 13mm f/2.4
Focal Length 13mm
Aperture f/2.4
Shutter Speed 1/120
ISO 400
Film shot in night mode
Location along a seagrass channel near the coast in Chile
Date 2020-11-03
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates -35.7879, -71.5436
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