Engel Photography

Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Portrait

Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Portrait
This close-up macro portrait captures the rugged beauty of a Kemp's ridley sea turtle, emphasizing the intricate textures of its weathered skin, powerful front flipper, and streamlined shell. The shallow depth of field and softly blurred blue background create the illusion of an underwater encounter, while the detailed miniature subject showcases the artistry of creative toy photography. Inspired by the world's smallest and one of its most endangered sea turtle species, this image celebrates marine life through imaginative macro photography. #KempsRidley #SeaTurtle #MarineLife #OceanLife #SeaLife #MacroPhotography #ToyPhotography #MiniaturePhotography #UnderwaterPhotography #WildlifePhotography #AnimalPortrait #CreativePhotography #CloseUpPhotography #PhotographyTechniques #NikonD7000 #EngelPhotography
Photographer James Engel
Date & Time Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 at 11:02 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