Purple in Motion

A Creole Wrasse glides through the water at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, Texas. Its brilliant purple and violet coloration stands out dramatically against the soft blue-green background, while its sweeping fins and curved posture capture the graceful motion of this colorful reef fish.
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Photographer James Engel

Date & Time Thursday, May 9th, 2024 at 3:01 PM America/Chicago

Focal Length 85mm

Shutter Speed 1/100 sec

Aperture ƒ/4.5

ISO 4000

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

Animals Animalia, Chordata, Actinopterygii, Labriformes, Labridae, Clepticus, Creole Wrasse

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