Sunrise Rays Over the Gulf
Crepuscular rays fan across the sky as dawn breaks over the Gulf of Mexico near Horace Caldwell Pier. Towering coastal clouds catch the first golden light while restless waves roll toward the Port Aransas shoreline, creating a dramatic Texas sunrise filled with motion, color, and atmosphere. #PortAransas #HoraceCaldwellPier #TexasCoast #GulfOfMexico #Sunrise #CrepuscularRays #Sunbeams #OceanWaves #Cloudscape #Seascape #CoastalPhotography #TexasPhotography #EngelPhotography
Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 at 6:22 AM America/Chicago
Focal Length
2.2mm
Shutter Speed
1/60 sec
Aperture
ƒ/2.2
ISO
200
Keywords
Landscapes & Nature, Panorama, Photography Techniques, Reflection, Scenic Vista, Seascape, Sunrise
Camera
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 27.82756111
Longitude: -97.0527
Altitude: 3.0 meters / 9.8 feet
Longitude: -97.0527
Altitude: 3.0 meters / 9.8 feet