Sea Lion Twisting Through Dawn Light in near Mumbai

Sea Lion Twisting Through Dawn Light

by Janet Gaines

Early morning mist softens the water surface into a sheet of pale silver, broken only by slow, rolling ripples. Through the exceptionally clear water, a sea lion twists its sleek, spotted body within a concentrated shaft of diffused dawn light. The animal’s wet fur reflects the cool blue tones of the deep, against the warm gray of the mist above. Bubbles trail from its flippers as it turns, suspended in the stillness. The water’s clarity reveals the texture of its skin and the precise curve of its spine against the fading blue of the open sea. At the bottom of the frame, the shadow of the sea lion stretches across the sandy floor, anchoring the creature in the quiet current.

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Camera Hasselblad 500C/M*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Hasselblad 500C/M photos, grab one online.
Lens 150mm f/4 Sonnar
Focal Length 150mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 400
Film processed in Lightroom
Location near Mumbai
Date 1999-02-07
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 19.1309, 72.9951
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