A vibrant coral snake poised gracefully with its body half submerged in a crystal-clear pond, surrounded by lush tropical foliage. The scene captures the intricate scales of the snake, their vivid colors contrasting against the deep greens of the plants. In this tranquil setting, the top half of the snake's head is above water, while the lower half mirrors perfectly in the stillness below, creating a symmetrical, mesmerizing reflection. Photographed with a Panasonic DC-S5 and a 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens, set at 70mm focal length. The settings are fine-tuned to an aperture of f/8.0 and a shutter speed of 1/80, with the ISO at 800, rendering a rich, natural image without additional lighting.