Scientist Photographs Coral Reef Transect in near a weather balloon launch site in Goa

Scientist Photographs Coral Reef Transect

by Emilia Harrell

Predawn darkness blankets the coastal edge near a weather balloon launch site in Goa. A scientist stands at the water's edge, camera mounted on a tripod, framed slightly off-center to the right. The metal housing of the equipment gleams with condensation, cold droplets beading along the rim under faint starlight. The horizon glows with a thin band of pale ground light, distinguishing the dark water from the sky. The scientist's posture is still and precise, hands adjusting settings with practiced discipline. Cool air settles over the wet sand, preserving the sharp texture of the metal casing and the rhythmic pattern of the reef transect markers visible in the shallow surf. One reflection of the camera lens catches the faint light on the wet ground.

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coral reef survey scientist photography predawn light weather balloon site Goa coast condensation marine biology reef transect
Camera Zorki 2*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Zorki 2 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 135mm
Aperture f/4.5
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 400
Film CineStill 800T tungsten
Location near a weather balloon launch site in Goa
Date 1956-08-26
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 15.2720, 74.1824
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