Feather Star Crinoid on Cebu Reef Ledge in beneath a reef ledge in tropical shallows near Cebu

Feather Star Crinoid on Cebu Reef Ledge

by Giovanni Tyson

Golden shafts of late afternoon sunlight pierce the deep blue water, illuminating a feather star crinoid clinging to the rough, textured ledge of a coral reef. The creature's delicate, feathery arms spread outward in intricate layers of translucent orange and white, catching the light as they drift in the gentle current. Tiny suspended particles glitter throughout the water column like floating dust, creating a sparkling haze around the subject. The coral surface beneath shows pitted textures and encrusted growths typical of tropical shallows near Cebu during the wet season. The crinoid's stalk anchors firmly into a crevice, while its arms remain suspended in the weightless quiet of the underwater environment, with light rays fading into the darker blue background.

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Camera Sony Xperia 1 V*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony Xperia 1 V photos, grab one online.
Lens 16mm f/2.2
Focal Length 16mm
Aperture f/2.2
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 400
Film shot with manual phone controls
Location beneath a reef ledge in tropical shallows near Cebu
Date 2025-09-28
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 10.3926, 123.9757
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