Silent Swimmer

Nearly submerged beneath the surface, a North American river otter moves quietly through the water at the Texas State Aquarium. The overhead perspective highlights its sleek silhouette and subtle wake, capturing the effortless swimming ability of this remarkable semiaquatic mammal.
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Photographer James Engel

Date & Time Thursday, May 9th, 2024 at 3:11 PM America/Chicago

Focal Length 85mm

Shutter Speed 1/400 sec

Aperture ƒ/4.5

ISO 64

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

Animals Animalia, Chordata, Mammalia, Carnivora, Mustelidae, Lontra, North American River Otter

Keywords Animal Portrait, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Wildlife Photography

Camera Nikon D850

Lens NIKON 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR AF-S Nikkor Lens

Approximate Map Location

Latitude: 27.81373069
Longitude: -97.39236653
Altitude: 10.0 meters / 32.8 feet