Whale Shark Filter Feeding at Kenyan Sunset in above a seagrass meadow in Kenya

Whale Shark Filter Feeding at Kenyan Sunset

by Judith Byrd

Amber sunlight falls through turquoise water, illuminating a massive whale shark gliding horizontally above a seagrass meadow. The creature's pale skin, patterned with white spots, contrasts against the deepening blue of the ocean. Suspended particles glitter like dust in the water column, caught in the current as the shark passes. Its mouth remains slightly open, filtering the bloom of plankton that swirls around its gills. The seagrass below sways gently, their long blades visible through the clear water. Shadows stretch softly across the sandy bottom, marking the transition from day to night. The water's surface reflects the fading orange glow above, creating a shimmering boundary between the sky and the deep.

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Camera Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 22mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 800
Film neutral color profile
Location above a seagrass meadow in Kenya
Date 2015-05-12
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 0.0071, 37.9856
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