Engel Photography

Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Close-Up

Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Close-Up
This macro portrait highlights the remarkable features of a Kemp's ridley sea turtle, the world's smallest and one of its most endangered sea turtle species. The close-up perspective reveals the textured skin, powerful front flipper, and distinctive facial details, while the softly blurred underwater backdrop creates the feeling of an ocean encounter. Crafted with creative macro photography and a detailed miniature model, this image celebrates the beauty, resilience, and importance of marine conservation through imaginative storytelling. #KempsRidley #SeaTurtle #MarineLife #OceanLife #SeaLife #UnderwaterPhotography #MacroPhotography #ToyPhotography #MiniaturePhotography #CreativePhotography #CloseUpPhotography #WildlifePhotography #OceanConservation #PhotographyTechniques #NikonD7000 #EngelPhotography
Photographer James Engel
Date & Time Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 at 10:57 PM America/New_York
Focal Length 55mm
Shutter Speed 1/250 sec
Aperture ƒ/25
ISO 100
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 39.016356
Longitude: -77.509994
Altitude: 104.0 meters / 341.2 feet