Silver Sardine School in Clear Cartagena Waters in near Cartagena

Silver Sardine School in Clear Cartagena Waters

by Simon Bell

Sunlight penetrates the wet-season Atlantic to illuminate a dense, swirling mass of sardines near Cartagena. The fish flash silver scales that catch the bright open daylight, creating a shifting mosaic of light and shadow in the exceptionally clear water. Slow-moving surface ripples distort the beam above, casting dancing patterns across the school. The water remains transparent, revealing the depth beneath the suspended school. Individual fish align in perfect unison, their bodies overlapping in a tight, fluid formation. One ray of light hits the side of a sardine, highlighting the curve of its flank against the deep blue backdrop.

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Camera Sony Alpha 100*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony Alpha 100 photos, grab one online.
Lens 300mm f/4
Focal Length 300mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/4000
ISO 3200
Film processed in Darktable
Location near Cartagena
Date 2013-11-24
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 10.4994, -75.5978
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