Graceful Spotted Eagle Ray in Motion
Gliding effortlessly through the water, a graceful Spotted Eagle Ray (Aetobatus narinari) showcases the elegance and power of one of the ocean's most captivating rays. This close-up portrait highlights its distinctive shape, smooth movements, and inquisitive expression as it passes by the viewing window at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, Texas. Captured with a Nikon D850, the image celebrates the beauty of marine life while offering an intimate perspective of a species admired for its remarkable agility beneath the waves. #SpottedEagleRay #EagleRay #AetobatusNarinari #MarineLife #OceanLife #UnderwaterPhotography #WildlifePhotography #AquariumPhotography #TexasStateAquarium #CorpusChristi #Texas #NaturePhotography #MarineBiology #Chondrichthyes #Myliobatiformes #NikonD850 #EngelPhotography
Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Thursday, May 9th, 2024 at 2:51 PM America/Chicago
Focal Length
70mm
Shutter Speed
1/100 sec
Aperture
ƒ/4.5
ISO
2000
Animals
Animalia, Chordata, Chondrichthyes, Myliobatiformes, Aetobatidae, Aetobatus, Spotted Eagle Ray
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