Moray Eel Emerging from Reef Crevice Cebu in beside a reef crevice under clear water near Cebu

Moray Eel Emerging from Reef Crevice Cebu

by Nina Ware

Soft late-afternoon light falls through clear water near Cebu, illuminating a moray eel as it slides from a dark limestone crevice. Cool season clarity suspends tiny glittering particles throughout the blue column, creating a shimmering haze around the eel's mottled skin. The reptilian scales gleam with wet textures, contrasting against the rough, algae-dusted rock face. Viewed from behind, the eel's head and upper body break the shadow of the opening, its eyes fixed forward into the open water. Dust motes catch the fading sun, scattering gold sparks against the deep azure background. at the edge is the sharp, white line of the eel's jaw cutting through the suspended glow.

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Camera Nikon D3S*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D3S photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 29mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 3200
Film processed in Darktable
Location beside a reef crevice under clear water near Cebu
Date 2014-04-04
Credit VEETER
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