Basket Starfish Feeding Among Kelp at Night in through a forest of kelp fronds in Queensland

Basket Starfish Feeding Among Kelp at Night

by Bruce Petersen

Deep shadow envelops the underwater scene where a basket starfish extends its feathery arms in a complex, branching network. Rim light traces the delicate edges of the creature's appendages, separating them from the dark kelp forest backdrop. Suspended particles glitter throughout the water column, catching the faint illumination like scattered dust motes. The kelp fronds sway gently, their dark green surfaces fading into the murky distance. Layers of depth recede behind the starfish, creating a tunnel of vegetation that fades into obscurity. Tiny specks of light drift around the feeding arms, highlighting the texture of the starfish's skin against the stillness of the monsoon season waters.

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Camera Minolta XG-M*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Minolta XG-M photos, grab one online.
Lens 100mm f/2.8
Focal Length 100mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 400
Film Rollei Retro 80S grain
Location through a forest of kelp fronds in Queensland
Date 1985-02-07
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates -20.8622, 142.6035
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