Parrotfish Swimming in Sunlight Over Reef Ledge in beside a reef crevice under clear water near Cairns

Parrotfish Swimming in Sunlight Over Reef Ledge

by Madeline Roberson

Clear turquoise water frames a parrotfish hovering beside a jagged reef crevice near Cairns. Shafts of golden sunlight pierce the surface, illuminating the fish's vibrant blue and green scales while casting long shadows against the coral below. Tiny suspended particles glitter like diamonds in the light columns, creating a shimmering haze around the creature. The water transitions from bright surface glow to deep indigo shadows where the reef drops away into the abyss. Soft ripples on the surface distort the light beams slightly. The parrotfish remains motionless, its fins barely moving against the current. A final ray of sun catches the edge of a coral branch, highlighting its rough, porous texture.

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Camera Canon EOS 80D*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 80D photos, grab one online.
Lens 28-70mm f/2.8
Focal Length 60mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 800
Film processed in Darktable
Location beside a reef crevice under clear water near Cairns
Date 2023-12-07
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates -16.8834, 145.7579
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