Dugong in shallow water – view towards the water’s surface by Laura Georgi Tier- und Ladschaftsfotografie

A dugong is rooting around in the white sand. Only its broad tail fin remains visible,
whilst the rest of the animal disappears into the cloud of sand it has stirred up itself.
A single small fish is swimming beneath it; in the top left, a shoal
of silvery fish is swimming past.

What makes this photograph special is the view looking upwards. In the shallow water,
the surface arches like a lens over the scene. In the centre, a
round opening reveals the sky, which colours the water
there from violet to pink. All around, it remains turquoise. Below lies light-coloured sand with
scattered shells.

Dugongs are the world’s only strictly herbivorous marine mammals. They
plough through seagrass beds with their snouts, pulling the plants out by the roots
– hence the cloud of sand. The species is considered endangered, and sightings in
shallow water are rare.

As a wall mural, the motif is serene and decorative. Turquoise, white and a
violet shimmer form an unusual colour combination that brings plenty of light into a
room. It is suitable for bedrooms, bathrooms, children’s rooms, wellness
and spa areas, physiotherapy clinics, doctors’ surgeries, waiting rooms, diving schools and
travel agencies. The luminosity of the water is shown to its best advantage on acrylic glass
.

A gift for divers, snorkellers, sea lovers and anyone who likes bright maritime
colours.

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water’s surface, turquoise wall art, marine conservation, ocean.