Manta Ray Above Sea Fan Wall in Sunrise in along a coral wall with blue water beyond near Cebu

Manta Ray Above Sea Fan Wall in Sunrise

by Andres Logan

Emerald green water fills the foreground where slow surface ripples catch the first rays of sunrise, casting a soft, shimmering glow. A massive manta ray glides horizontally above a towering wall of branching sea fans, its dark underside contrasting against the brightening blue. The coral structure rises vertically, displaying intricate textures of orange and brown polyps. Beyond the wall, the ocean drops into deep, clear blue water that fades into a darker shade in the distance. Sunlight penetrates the water column, illuminating floating particles and creating a vertical beam that highlights the ray's smooth skin. The edge of a sea fan frond rests sharply against the ray's trailing fin tip.

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Camera Nikon D800E*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D800E photos, grab one online.
Lens 500mm f/4
Focal Length 500mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 800
Film JPEG straight out of camera
Location along a coral wall with blue water beyond near Cebu
Date 2015-02-02
Credit VEETER
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