Where the Light Drifts

A cluster of moon jellies catches soft aquarium light, revealing luminous bells and delicate arms stretching into the surrounding darkness. Photographed at Texas State Aquarium, this scene pairs intricate detail with a sense of stillness. #EngelPhotography #MoonJelly #JellyfishPhotography #TexasStateAquarium #CorpusChristi #MarineLife #AquariumPhotography

Photographer James Engel

Date & Time Thursday, May 9th, 2024 at 2:40 PM America/Chicago

Focal Length 52mm

Shutter Speed 1/100 sec

Aperture ƒ/4.2

ISO 5000

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

Animals Animalia, Cnidaria, Scyphozoa, Semaeostomeae, Ulmaridae, Aurelia, Aurelia Aurita (Moon Jelly)

Keywords Animal Portrait, Landscapes & Nature, Marine Life, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, 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