Seahorse Among Kelp in Osaka Morning Light in through a forest of kelp fronds near Tennoji, Osaka

Seahorse Among Kelp in Osaka Morning Light

by Clifford Lowe

Early morning sunlight pierces the water column, illuminating a small seahorse clinging to a rugged tidal cave wall. The creature rests in still water surrounded by a dense forest of kelp fronds swaying gently near Tennoji, Osaka. Tiny suspended particles shimmer like glitter throughout the blue-tinted water, catching the first rays of sunrise. Layers of depth recede from the textured rock face into the distance where kelp stalks fade into the dimmer water. The scene holds an otherworldly stillness, with the seahorse's curled tail gripping the stone surface. One grain of sand settles on the cave floor, marking the quiet depth of the midsummer morning.

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seahorse kelp forest tidal cave Osaka underwater photography sunrise marine life Tennoji
Camera Canon EOS 600D*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 600D photos, grab one online.
Lens 35mm f/2
Focal Length 35mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 1600
Film processed in Capture One
Location through a forest of kelp fronds near Tennoji, Osaka
Date 2014-05-06
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 34.7818, 135.5852
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