Praying for the Tide [Marine Life Photography]
Uploaded: June 11, 2009 09:12:05
Very remote in Humboldt County
Northern California
Yes those are flies on this slowly dying starfish. Shot a few exposures to catch the bugs as sharp as could be and noticed a lot of movement while the starfish seemed to be stationary in front of me. I thought I would post something different than the usual starfish photo here. Sorry about not moving the big rock but I didn't want to disrupt the scene. I think that bright starfish is going to live to see the next high tide.
The style here is pretty documentary with a touch of art. Thanks for looking.
Exif: F Number: 22, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 17.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Michelle Alton June 11, 2009
Awesome everything on this one, Steve. #1140103Christina C. Moore June 11, 2009
Nice! What a fantastic contrast between that orange starfish and his background. I also love the mist. I used to love throwing them back to sea. This photograph reminds me of this memory. #7620065John Benway June 12, 2009
Hey Steve, great shot, and I like the way the starfish leads the eye through the scene, and I don't mind the rock at all. Beautifully done.Lisa J. Boulden July 07, 2009
Outstanding scene of nature, Steve!Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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