A stingray buried in the sand beneath a sunburst in shallow water by Laura Georgi Tier- und Ladschaftsfotografie

A large stingray lies half-buried in the sand on the seabed, whilst above it the sun breaks through the water’s surface like a star of rays. Only the outline of its disc, its slender tail and two openings on its head stand out against the seabed. The rest is hidden beneath a fine layer of sand.

Burying itself is not merely a matter of hiding. A ray lying in the sand cannot breathe through its mouth without sucking in sand. It therefore draws water in through two breathing holes behind its eyes and expels it again via the gills on its belly. It is precisely these two openings that are the only details clearly visible here.

The motif thrives on light. The sunburst provides the image with a clear focal point and creates warmth amidst an otherwise cool blue. It looks good in living rooms, bedrooms and surgery rooms, and works particularly well in large formats.

On acrylic glass, the sunburst takes on a gleam and radiance; on canvas, it becomes softer and more serene. A gift for divers, for lovers of light and for anyone who enjoys images with a hidden story.

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