Mako Shark: Speed Beneath the Surface
A sleek mako shark appears to glide effortlessly through the water in this creative macro photograph, though the subject is actually a miniature figurine brought to life with close-up filters and careful composition. The tight framing emphasizes the shark's streamlined body and distinctive profile, while the softly blurred underwater backdrop enhances the illusion of a full-sized predator moving through the open ocean. Part of a creative series exploring marine life through macro and toy photography, this image demonstrates how perspective, magnification, and imagination can transform a small collectible into an immersive underwater scene. #MakoShark #Shark #MacroPhotography #ToyPhotography #MarineLife #UnderwaterPhotography #Ocean #WildlifePhotography #AnimalPortrait #CreativePhotography #CloseUp #PhotographyTechniques #Nikon #EngelPhotography
Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 at 11:30 PM America/New_York
Focal Length
55mm
Shutter Speed
1/250 sec
Aperture
ƒ/36
ISO
100
Animals
Animalia, Chordata, Chondrichthyes, Lamniformes, Lamnidae, Isurus, Isurus Oxyrinchus (Mako 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