Silhouette Cuttlefish Dawn Light Cebu Reef in beside a reef crevice under clear water near Cebu

Silhouette Cuttlefish Dawn Light Cebu Reef

by Renee Downs

First light of dawn pierces the clear water near Cebu, illuminating a dense cloud of suspended particles that glitter like scattered diamonds in the thermocline. A cuttlefish hangs motionless in the center, its form rendered as a dark, detailed silhouette against the rising sun. The creature rests beside a jagged reef crevice, its skin texture sharp against the bright background. Golden rays filter through the water column, highlighting the suspended dust motes while leaving the foreground in deep shadow. The scene is anchored by the rough, textured edges of the coral rock. A final beam of sunlight strikes the upper edge of the cuttlefish's mantle, creating a thin, luminous rim of gold.

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Camera Smena 8M*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Smena 8M photos, grab one online.
Lens T-43 40mm f/4
Focal Length 40mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 800
Film Kodak Gold 200 warmth
Location beside a reef crevice under clear water near Cebu
Date 1985-06-03
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 10.2585, 123.8918
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