Tiger Shark Emerging from the Deep
A tiger shark appears to emerge from the deep blue in this striking macro photograph, where a detailed miniature is transformed into a lifelike ocean predator through careful lighting, close-up filters, and shallow depth of field. The close perspective highlights the shark's streamlined head and powerful form while the softly blurred underwater backdrop creates the illusion of a real marine encounter. This creative image showcases how macro photography can turn a small figurine into a dramatic underwater scene, blending imagination with photographic technique. Part of an ongoing series celebrating sharks and the beauty of marine life through toy photography. #TigerShark #Shark #MacroPhotography #ToyPhotography #MarineLife #UnderwaterPhotography #Ocean #WildlifePhotography #PhotographyTechniques #CloseUp #CreativePhotography #Nikon #EngelPhotography
Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 at 11:29 PM America/New_York
Focal Length
55mm
Shutter Speed
1/250 sec
Aperture
ƒ/36
ISO
100
Animals
Animalia, Chordata, Chondrichthyes, Carcharhiniformes, Galeocerdonidae, Galeocerdo, Galeocerdo Cuvier (Tiger Shark)
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