Breaking the Surface

A North American river otter moves between water and air, its sleek head breaking the surface as ripples gather around its body. Photographed at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, this overhead view highlights the otter's natural grace and remarkable adaptation to life in the water.
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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