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Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted June 11, 2017203 views7 comments

Bob Paine's studies on the ecology of intertidal organisms examined how keystone predators enhanced species diversity . This scene from low tide at Haystack rock in Oregon shows how sessile organisms compete for space on intertidal rocks. Anemones, barnacles, and mussels fight for real estate in this scene. The ochre starfish enhances species diversity by feeding on the most abundant species thus freeing up space for other species. K5 IIs 300 mm f4 (160 sec at f16, ISO 640) Luminosity masks to bring up shadow details, Brightness & Contrast, Topaz Detail...............................Jim

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on June 11, 2017 at 9:06 AM

I am also providing a BW version because it looks pretty cool.............................Jim

Registered on January 17, 2004, 705 Posts, 3594 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 11, 2017 at 1:29 PM

This is a neat look at these mussels and all their "friends", Jim. The lighting glancing off the tips looks great and the details are amazing. I especially like the textures in the collection of 5 smaller mussels a bit above and to the left of center. I find the magenta bit near the top left distracting...It has me wishing to see more of what I think is an anemone. The b&w version shows off the textures and shapes very well, but I really like all of the subtle colors that show in the color version.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Balan Vinod on June 11, 2017 at 1:42 PM

Jim ..I would suggest to the viewrs to first have a look at the larger version. Beautifully crafted. The inter-tidal zones are a treasure trove of life. While te BW looks cool, I would still go with the color version, which is actually monotonous in a way. Very well done.

Balan Vinod

Registered on March 20, 2006, 889 Posts, 2312 Comments

Comment posted by Skip Layman on June 11, 2017 at 3:32 PM

Very nice study of survival in the tidal zone. I must say I prefer the color version.

Sklip

Registered on November 1, 2003, 558 Posts, 1704 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on June 12, 2017 at 10:34 PM

Hi Jim

i agree with Balan. the large version is a must see. frown

what a riot of textures and form

Albert Darmo
Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Don Young on June 13, 2017 at 3:37 PM

Jim, the larger version is amazing. This a good reminder for those of us that get so wrapped up in our world that life also exists on a much different level. I like the color image.

Registered on April 23, 2015, 56 Posts, 224 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Williams on June 19, 2017 at 10:39 AM

Biodiversity at it's peak Jim. Nice look in both color and B&W. I actually like the B&W better because it seems to have better contrast. Amazing how the barnacles will attach and grow on top of the mussels.

Registered on December 28, 2010, 636 Posts, 3499 Comments