Sunlit Stones Along the San Antonio River
Sunlight dances across the gently flowing waters of the San Antonio River at Confluence Park, where smooth limestone rocks and patches of green algae create a peaceful riverside scene. Captured with a Nikon D610 and a 300mm telephoto lens, this photograph highlights the subtle beauty often overlooked in nature—sparkling reflections, textured stone, and the calm rhythm of moving water. The shallow depth of field draws the eye to the foreground while soft bokeh transforms the river into a shimmering backdrop, celebrating the quiet elegance found in one of San Antonio's most scenic urban natural spaces. #EngelPhotography #ConfluencePark #SanAntonioRiver #SanAntonio #Texas #LandscapesAndNature #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #River #Limestone #Rock #FlowingWater #Algae #Bokeh #FineArtPhotography #PeacefulPlaces
Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Thursday, April 14th, 2022 at 2:23 PM America/Chicago
Focal Length
180mm
Shutter Speed
1/500 sec
Aperture
ƒ/5.6
ISO
100
Location
North America, The United States of America, Texas, San Antonio, Confluence Park, San Antonio River
Keywords
Algae, Fine Art Photography, Landscapes & Nature, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Plant, Rock
Camera
Nikon D610
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 29.390191
Longitude: -98.498419
Altitude: 180.0 meters / 590.6 feet
Longitude: -98.498419
Altitude: 180.0 meters / 590.6 feet