Silhouetted Leatherback Turtle in Oregon Kelp in along a kelp-fringed shelf in Oregon

Silhouetted Leatherback Turtle in Oregon Kelp

by Axel Hale

Midday sunlight penetrates the turquoise water to create a bright, diffuse glow behind a massive leatherback sea turtle. The reptile swims in profile, its dark, leathery skin forming a sharp silhouette against the luminous background. Fronds of brown kelp sway gently along the rocky shelf, their edges catching the light. A soft haze of plankton scatters the rays, blurring the distant seabed into a pale wash of white and blue. Tiny jellyfish drift in the current, their translucent bells glowing faintly near the turtle's flippers. The water feels heavy yet fluid, suspending the creature in a moment of weightless drift. Fine particles of sediment float in the foreground, catching the light in fleeting sparks.

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Camera Nikon D780*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D780 photos, grab one online.
Lens 35mm f/2
Focal Length 35mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 100
Film shot in RAW and edited
Location along a kelp-fringed shelf in Oregon
Date 2020-07-06
Credit VEETER
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