Loggerhead Turtle in Queensland Blue Water in in Queensland

Loggerhead Turtle in Queensland Blue Water

by Brielle Johnston

Vibrant orange sunlight spills across the surface, casting long, shimmering reflections on the cool, clear water of the Queensland coast. A massive loggerhead sea turtle glides horizontally through the mid-water column, its textured, olive-brown carapace catching the low-angle glow. The water transitions from deep azure near the surface to darker indigo in the background, creating distinct layers of depth that recede into the distance. Tiny, slow-moving ripples disturb the surface above the turtle, while the water remains exceptionally transparent, revealing the creature's powerful, paddle-like flippers in motion. The animal's rough skin contrasts with the smooth, fluid environment, and a faint shadow stretches beneath it along the sandy seabed far below.

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Camera Canon EOS 400D*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 400D photos, grab one online.
Lens 14mm f/2.8
Focal Length 14mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/4000
ISO 3200
Film processed with film emulation preset
Location in Queensland
Date 2012-02-15
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates -20.8811, 142.6723
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