Stripes and Spines

Bold stripes meet an impressive array of elongated fins in this close view of a Red Lionfish at the Texas State Aquarium. Its ornate appearance is beautiful and unmistakable, with flowing venomous spines giving the fish an almost feathered profile as it glides through the water. #RedLionfish #Lionfish #Pterois #MarineLife #OceanLife #FishPhotography #AquariumPhotography #TexasStateAquarium #CorpusChristi #Texas #EngelPhotography

Photographer James Engel

Date & Time Thursday, May 9th, 2024 at 2:58 PM America/Chicago

Focal Length 65mm

Shutter Speed 1/100 sec

Aperture ƒ/4.5

ISO 2000

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

Animals Animalia, Chordata, Actinopterygii, Scorpaeniformes, Scorpaenidae, Pterois, Red Lionfish

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: 10.0 meters / 32.8 feet