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A grey manatee viewed from above beneath muted green-grey water, with a broad rounded paddle tail, mottled back, visible snout and a thin blade of seagrass…

Manatee from Above, Grey Lagoon

An overhead documentary photograph of a wild manatee resting just below the surface of a calm, grey-green lagoon under overcast light, with a trailing seagrass blade.

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LicenceFree, commercial use
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Prompt

Authentic nature photograph, vertical 3:5 portrait. A single wild West Indian manatee seen from a high overhead angle, its broad grey back and paddle tail just below the surface of a calm, murky green-grey coastal lagoon, a few barnacle scars and algae flecks on the skin, one snout tip just visible. A single blade of seagrass trails across the surface. The manatee sits in the lower half of the frame, with quiet unbroken water above. Soft flat overcast daylight, natural muted colours, faint ripples spreading from the animal. Shot on a 200mm telephoto lens from a respectful distance, subtle sensor grain, believable exposure, accurate anatomy. Restrained, watchful, quiet documentary mood. No people, no text, no logos.

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