Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Gliding Through the Reef
A macro perspective captures a Kemp's ridley sea turtle as it appears to glide effortlessly above a colorful coral reef. The detailed shell, textured flippers, and soft underwater backdrop create the illusion of a real ocean encounter while showcasing the creativity of miniature wildlife photography. With careful lighting and shallow depth of field, this image transforms a detailed model into a lifelike marine portrait, celebrating one of the world's rarest sea turtle species and the beauty of imaginative underwater scenes. #KempsRidley #SeaTurtle #MarineLife #OceanLife #SeaLife #MacroPhotography #ToyPhotography #MiniaturePhotography #UnderwaterPhotography #WildlifePhotography #AnimalPortrait #CreativePhotography #CloseUpPhotography #CoralReef #NikonD7000 #EngelPhotography
Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 at 11:16 PM America/New_York
Focal Length
35mm
Shutter Speed
1/250 sec
Aperture
ƒ/25
ISO
100
Animals
Animalia, Chordata, Reptilia, Testudines, Cheloniidae, Lepidochelys, Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle
Keywords
Filter, Close-Up Filters, Landscapes & Nature, Macro Photography, Marine Life, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Safari Ltd. Incredible Creatures, Toy Photography, Underwater Photography
Camera
Nikon D7000
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 39.016356
Longitude: -77.509994
Altitude: 104.0 meters / 341.2 feet
Longitude: -77.509994
Altitude: 104.0 meters / 341.2 feet