Blue Drift

A moon jellyfish drifts through luminous blue water at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, Texas. Its translucent bell glows against the soft aquatic background while delicate, ribbon-like oral arms and trailing tentacles create an almost weightless sense of motion. The close perspective and rich blue illumination transform this moon jelly into an ethereal study of form, texture, and light beneath the water. #EngelPhotography #MoonJelly #MoonJellyfish #AureliaAurita #Jellyfish #MarineLife #TexasStateAquarium #CorpusChristi #Texas #AquariumPhotography #UnderwaterWorld #OceanLife #Cnidaria

Photographer James Engel

Date & Time Thursday, May 9th, 2024 at 2:41 PM America/Chicago

Focal Length 48mm

Shutter Speed 1/100 sec

Aperture ƒ/4.2

ISO 4000

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

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

Keywords Animal Portrait, Fine Art Photography, 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: 10.0 meters / 32.8 feet