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Feather star

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Posted by Matt Doggett on August 2, 2007 at 4:49 PM
Feather star
Realised I haven't posted anything for a while. Here's a close up of a feather star in the Philippines with its arms outstretched at night to filter food from the water. The bit in the middle is the mouth. the whole animal is about the size of a dinner plate.

Powershot A620, flash, f5.6, 1/60s, ISO 100.

Not getting much time to get out at the mo but I'll try and post something UK based soon!

Matt
Posted by Andy Astbury on August 3, 2007 at 3:05 AM
Amazing geometric pattern Matt :toast: :toast:
Posted by Gavin Parsons on August 3, 2007 at 4:47 AM
Hi Matt

Not sure if you can, but try moving the flash at more of an angle to get a better defination on the feathery arms. The image is a little flat. Great composition though.
Posted by Matt Doggett on August 3, 2007 at 7:52 AM
Unfortunately I can't with this camera. It's just a compact. Saving for the "proper kit" but it'll be a while!
Posted by writepic on August 3, 2007 at 12:38 PM

nice matt. i love these animals. most amazing. good approach.