Crossing Paths Above the Reef
A silver fish crosses in front of a cruising shark above a colorful reef display at the Texas State Aquarium. Tall golden branches, orange sponge forms, and textured rockwork fill the foreground, contrasting with the shark’s smooth silhouette against blue water. Captured in Corpus Christi, Texas, this photograph brings together striking differences in size, shape, and color. #EngelPhotography #SharkPhotography #MarineLife #TexasStateAquarium #CorpusChristi #AquariumPhotography #ReefDisplay
Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Thursday, May 9th, 2024 at 2:52 PM America/Chicago
Focal Length
35mm
Shutter Speed
1/100 sec
Aperture
ƒ/4
ISO
2000
Location
North America, The United States of America, Texas, Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi Bay, Texas State Aquarium
Animals
Animalia, Chordata, Chondrichthyes, Carcharhiniformes, Carcharhinidae, Carcharhinus, Sandbar Shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus)
Keywords
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