Neon Mantis Shrimp on Coral Ledge Cebu in along a coral wall with blue water beyond near Cebu

Neon Mantis Shrimp on Coral Ledge Cebu

by Linnea Kerr

Vibrant electric blues and oranges of a mantis shrimp cling to a textured coral ledge. Green-tinted light falls through the water, fractured by dancing ripples on the surface above. The creature's segmented body contrasts against the rough, beige rock face. Tiny plankton particles float in the haze, softening the deep blue water visible in the background. Bright midmorning illumination highlights the glossy sheen of the shrimp's exoskeleton. A shadow falls sharply beneath the coral structure, anchoring the subject to the reef floor. The panoramic view reveals the vastness of the submerged environment surrounding this small, luminous predator.

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Camera Canon EOS 7D Mark II*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 7D Mark II photos, grab one online.
Lens 300mm f/4
Focal Length 300mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 3200
Film processed in Darktable
Location along a coral wall with blue water beyond near Cebu
Date 2024-10-23
Credit VEETER
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