Yellow-Lipped Sea Snake on Coral Ledge Belize in along a coral wall with blue water beyond near Belize City

Yellow-Lipped Sea Snake on Coral Ledge Belize

by Rachel Reese

Copper-toned light falls through the water column, illuminating a yellow-lipped sea snake coiled tightly against a textured coral ledge. The reptile's scales shimmer with orange and cream patterns, contrasting sharply with the rough, porous surface of the reef below. Beyond the snake, the water transitions from a murky teal near the wall to a deep, clear blue in the distance. Tiny suspended particles glitter like scattered dust motes in the fading illumination. The shallow depth of field blurs the background coral formations, isolating the snake's sinuous body. A small patch of pale coral sits directly beneath the creature's head, anchoring it in the cool, pre-dusk marine environment.

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Camera Nikon D7500*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D7500 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 36mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 400
Film processed in Capture One
Location along a coral wall with blue water beyond near Belize City
Date 2019-04-24
Credit VEETER
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