Shimmering Passage

A North American river otter passes beneath a shimmering surface as sunlight and reflections dance across the water. Its dark, streamlined body contrasts beautifully with the textured bottom below, creating an intimate overhead view of this energetic aquatic 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, Landscapes & Nature, 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