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Category:Animals
Subcategory:Marine Life
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Photo Info

Dimensions4000 x 6000
Original file size11.6 MB
Image typeJPEG
Color spacesRGB
Date taken25-Apr-22 12:15
Date modified5-Jul-22 17:12
Shooting Conditions

Camera makeSONY
Camera modelILCE-7M3
Focal length40 mm
Focal length (35mm)40 mm
Max lens aperturef/4
Exposure1/3200 at f/4
FlashNot fired, compulsory mode
Exposure bias0 EV
Exposure modeAuto
Exposure prog.Aperture priority
ISO speedISO 100
Metering modePattern
Digital zoom1x
A deceased porpoise with visible injuries lies on a sandy beach, its body partially mutilated, possibly due to natural predation or external forces. The background consists of sand, pebbles, and drift

Stranded and Wounded: A Porpoise on the Shore

A deceased porpoise lies on the sandy beach, its body showing significant injuries, possibly from predation or human-related causes. The distressing sight is a stark reminder of the fragility of marine life and the threats faced by ocean creatures. The photograph, taken at Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, UK, in March 2022, captures the raw reality of nature and the consequences of environmental challenges. The dim lighting and dramatic contrast enhance the somber tone of the image.