Silhouetted Cuttlefish on Volcanic Reef in Cebu in beside a volcanic reef overhang near Cebu

Silhouetted Cuttlefish on Volcanic Reef in Cebu

by Martin Sellers

Late afternoon light falls through the water column, casting a bright, diffuse glow that turns the ocean floor into a stage of deep shadows. A flamboyant cuttlefish moves across the dark, rough surface of a volcanic reef overhang near Cebu. Its body appears as a stark, intricate silhouette against the shimmering water above, with tentacles splayed as if walking along the seabed. Fine plankton haze softens the background, blurring the distance into a muted blue gradient. The cool season air is not felt, but the water clarity and angle of light suggest a crisp, clear day. Textured basalt rocks frame the lower edge, while the cuttlefish's skin ripples with subtle movement, catching the faintest edge of reflected light before fading into the underwater quiet.

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Camera Fujifilm X-T30*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Fujifilm X-T30 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 23mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 200
Film processed in Capture One
Location beside a volcanic reef overhang near Cebu
Date 2019-08-27
Credit VEETER
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