Crown-of-thorns starfish feeding on reef coral at night in beneath a reef ledge in tropical shallows near Denpasar

Crown-of-thorns starfish feeding on reef coral at night

by Viviana Keller

Faint ground glow illuminates a massive crown-of-thorns starfish clinging to branching coral beneath a reef ledge in tropical shallows near Denpasar. The starfish's spiny arms spread across the calcified structure, their pale tips against the dark, textured coral skeleton. A soft haze of plankton drifts through the water, blurring the background into a muted blue-grey expanse. Moonlight filters from above, casting subtle highlights on the starfish's rough surface and the surrounding water column. The scene remains still, with no visible currents disturbing the suspended particles. Tiny fragments of sediment float near the coral base, catching the dim light. The edge of the reef ledge looms overhead in shadow, framing the feeding creature below.

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Camera Sony a7CR*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony a7CR photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 87mm
Aperture f/4.5
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 3200
Film shot in RAW and edited
Location beneath a reef ledge in tropical shallows near Denpasar
Date 2024-09-17
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 8.7044, 115.2953
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