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The Unanticipated Intruder

Caption

Sea meets the surreal in this 2023 shot from Monterey Bay Aquarium, capturing a mysterious round object forming an unanticipated part of the vibrant coral reef. Its distinguishing features almost mimic a porthole or a whimsical face, leading to speculation it may be a discarded tin can, the human fingerprint in an unexpected place. Illuminated intensely, as if caught in a spotlight, the object serves as a symbol of intruding modernity in the ancient serenity of nature's underwater creation.

BLIP-2 Description:

a small round object sitting on top of a coral reef

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Original Dimensions:

6000w x 4000h - (download 4k)

Dominant Color:

iso
6400
metering mode
5
aperture
f/3.2
focal length
24mm
shutter speed
1/200s
camera make
Canon
camera model
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