Snorkeler Watching Sea Turtle Grazing Reef Flat in beside a volcanic reef overhang near Zanzibar

Snorkeler Watching Sea Turtle Grazing Reef Flat

by Timothy Castillo

Sunlight falls through the clear water, illuminating a snorkeler hovering beside a dark volcanic reef overhang near Zanzibar. The sea turtle rests on the sandy bottom, its shell patterned with earthy browns and greens as it grazes on sparse algae. Suspended particles glitter like tiny stars in the water column, catching the reflected light from the surface above. The scene is lit by the cool, soft hues of late afternoon, with the water's surface rippling gently overhead. The snorkeler's mask reflects the dimming sky, while the turtle's flippers rest quietly against the sand. A cluster of coral polyps rests on the volcanic rock, their colors muted by the depth.

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Camera Nikon D7500*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D7500 photos, grab one online.
Lens 300mm f/4
Focal Length 300mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 200
Film processed in Lightroom
Location beside a volcanic reef overhang near Zanzibar
Date 2018-10-06
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates -6.2420, 39.2413
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