Moon Jellyfish Drifting Through Blue Waters
Gracefully suspended in a sea of vibrant blue, this Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) glides effortlessly through the water, its delicate bell and flowing oral arms creating an almost ethereal display. The translucent textures and soft lighting reveal the remarkable beauty of one of the ocean's most recognizable jellyfish species. Captured at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, Texas, this close-up photograph highlights the mesmerizing elegance and peaceful movement of marine life beneath the waves. #MoonJellyfish #Jellyfish #AureliaAurita #Aurelia #Ulmaridae #Scyphozoa #Cnidaria #MarineLife #Aquarium #TexasStateAquarium #CorpusChristi #Texas #WildlifePhotography #OceanLife #SeaLife #NaturePhotography #UnderwaterPhotography #Blue #EngelPhotography
Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Thursday, May 9th, 2024 at 2:41 PM America/Chicago
Focal Length
52mm
Shutter Speed
1/100 sec
Aperture
ƒ/4.2
ISO
4000
Keywords
Animal Portrait, Landscapes & Nature, Marine Life, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Underwater Photography, Wildlife Photography
Camera
Nikon D850
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 27.81373069
Longitude: -97.39236653
Altitude: 10.0 meters / 32.8 feet
Longitude: -97.39236653
Altitude: 10.0 meters / 32.8 feet