A Forest of Spines

Long, delicate-looking spines fill the frame as a Red Lionfish passes through its habitat at the Texas State Aquarium. Its elaborate fins may appear ornamental, but they are part of the formidable anatomy that makes this striped predator instantly recognizable. #RedLionfish #Lionfish #Pterois #MarineLife #FishPhotography #AquariumPhotography #AnimalPortrait #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