Engel Photography

Sunlit Stones Along the San Antonio River

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
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 29.390191
Longitude: -98.498419
Altitude: 180.0 meters / 590.6 feet