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

Feather Star Crinoid on Reef Ledge in Bali

by Marta Quinn

Tropical sunlight penetrates the shallow water near Denpasar, illuminating a feather star crinoid perched on a jagged coral ledge. The creature's delicate, feathery arms fan out in intricate layers of orange and pale yellow, contrasting against the rough, textured surface of the reef rock. Suspended particles glitter like dust in the bright water column, creating a shimmering haze that softens the background. The scene reveals multiple layers of depth, with distant coral formations fading into a blue-green murk. Fine sediment drifts slowly around the base of the ledge, settling gently on the coral branches. One frond of the crinoid catches a shaft of light, revealing its translucent, segmented structure against the darker water behind it.

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Camera OM System OM-1*AI-imagined, not shot. For real OM System OM-1 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 145mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 6400
Film processed in Capture One
Location beneath a reef ledge in tropical shallows near Denpasar
Date 2022-03-22
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 8.7490, 115.1210
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