Golden Reflection — Longhorn Cowfish

A golden longhorn cowfish swims just beneath the surface, its spotted profile mirrored in rippling water above. Soft violet highlights and a dark background frame this quiet encounter at Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi. #EngelPhotography #LonghornCowfish #Cowfish #AquariumPhotography #MarineLife #WaterReflections #TexasStateAquarium #CorpusChristi

Photographer James Engel

Date & Time Thursday, May 9th, 2024 at 2:38 PM America/Chicago

Focal Length 24mm

Shutter Speed 1/200 sec

Aperture ƒ/8

ISO 10000

Location North America, The United States of America, Texas, Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi Bay, Texas State Aquarium

Animals Animalia, Chordata, Actinopterygii, Tetraodontiformes, Ostraciidae, Lactoria, Longhorn Cowfish

Keywords Animal Portrait, Landscapes & Nature, Marine Life, Noise Reduction, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Photoshop Effects, Reflection, Underwater Photography, Wildlife Photography

Camera Nikon D850

Lens NIKON 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR AF-S Nikkor Lens

Filters Original ULHcombo Ultimate Lens Hood Bundle

Approximate Map Location

Latitude: 27.81373069
Longitude: -97.39236653
Altitude: 1.8 meters / 5.9 feet