Sunlit Close-Up: Red Drum Above Water

Close-up of a vivid red drum fish (redfish) being held aloft above glittering water by a sturdy fisherman. The fish is the focal point: bright crimson scales with iridescent highlights, a dark spot near the tail, a large glossy eye, and exposed gills. The fisherman's weathered hands grip just behind the gill cover, fingers pressing lightly into the slippery body. Water droplets cling to the fish and hands, catching the sunlight. The background shows a sunlit blue sky and a shimmering water surface with a softly blurred shoreline in the distance. The lighting is bright and high-contrast, with sun flares and warm golden highlights on the scales, conveying a fresh, energetic moment.