Blue Shark Portrait Beneath the Surface
A close-up portrait of a blue shark captures the sleek profile and graceful elegance of one of the ocean's most recognizable pelagic predators. Using macro photography, close-up filters, and creative lighting, this detailed miniature is transformed into a convincing underwater scene with a rich blue backdrop and shallow depth of field. The image highlights the shark's streamlined snout, distinctive coloration, and calm presence while demonstrating how toy photography and macro techniques can create lifelike marine imagery. Part of a creative shark photography series celebrating the beauty and diversity of ocean wildlife. #BlueShark #PrionaceGlauca #Shark #MarineLife #MacroPhotography #ToyPhotography #UnderwaterPhotography #Ocean #WildlifePhotography #PhotographyTechniques #CloseUp #Nikon #EngelPhotography
Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 at 10:49 PM America/New_York
Focal Length
55mm
Shutter Speed
1/250 sec
Aperture
ƒ/25
ISO
100
Animals
Animalia, Chordata, Chondrichthyes, Carcharhiniformes, Carcharhinidae, Prionace, Prionace Glauca (Blue Shark)
Keywords
Filter, Close-Up Filters, Landscapes & Nature, Macro Photography, Marine Life, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Safari Ltd. Incredible Creatures, Toy Photography, Underwater Photography
Camera
Nikon D7000
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 39.016356
Longitude: -77.509994
Altitude: 104.0 meters / 341.2 feet
Longitude: -77.509994
Altitude: 104.0 meters / 341.2 feet