It’s been a while since I posted anything from the California tide pools. I photographed this bat star in the seagrass a few years back in Montana De Oro State Park in Los Osos, along the central coast. It’s hard to think of sea stars as animals, let alone fighters, but they will often battle each other when crossing paths. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to see this guy flex his muscles, as any would-be challengers were nowhere to be found. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 17mm) ISO 200, f/16 at 1/20th of a second
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It’s been a while since I posted anything from the California tide pools. I photographed this bat star in the seagrass a few years back in Montana De Oro State Park in Los Osos, along the central coast. It’s hard to think of sea stars as animals, let alone fighters, but they will often battle each other when crossing paths. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to see this guy flex his muscles, as any would-be challengers were nowhere to be found.
I love the vibrant colors and great composition of this image, Sean.
what a wunderful light!
That is beautiful. And the star’s name is Patrick.
Cold Pacific waves reveal a —- Grassy meadow where sun and star can —- Be united by the tide .
Van Gogh’ish
Crane!! Going with the deep DOF. Nicely done sir!! Great color palette too.
great pic.great color and great color to day. > thanks me.
Oh my gosh, now I want to see a sea star battle!!!!!! How crazy! I thought they just laid there, lol
Just like a painting. I agree Van Gogh!