Sand Dollar sitting in a few inches of water in the Gulf of Mexico

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A live sand dollar sitting in a few inches of water on a sand bar in the Gulf of Mexico This digital image was shot in late afternoon light with long shadows due to the low angle of the sun on the horizon. Image was shot in color with natural light used

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Size: 5208px × 3438px
Location: Cedar Key, Florida, Gulf of Mexico, United States, North America,
Photo credit: © Pat Bonish / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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