Engel Photography

Exploring the Coral Reef

Exploring the Coral Reef
This creative macro photograph captures a scuba diver exploring a colorful coral reef, transforming a miniature toy into a convincing underwater adventure. The shallow depth of field and vibrant marine backdrop create the illusion of descending into a living reef, while close-up filters reveal intricate details often overlooked at normal viewing distances. Blending imagination with photography techniques, this image showcases how macro and toy photography can recreate the excitement and beauty of underwater exploration without ever entering the ocean. #ScubaDiver #ScubaDiving #UnderwaterPhotography #MacroPhotography #ToyPhotography #CoralReef #MarineLife #Ocean #AdventurePhotography #PhotographyTechniques #CloseUp #Nikon #EngelPhotography
Photographer James Engel
Date & Time Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 at 10:37 PM America/New_York
Focal Length 18mm
Shutter Speed 1/160 sec
Aperture ƒ/22
ISO 100
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 39.016356
Longitude: -77.509994
Altitude: 104.0 meters / 341.2 feet