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Tag Archives: starfish
Anatomy of a photo #42: Fallen star
Paddling along Tomales Bay in my kayak one day, at a very low tide, I came across a star fish whose own weight had peeled it off of the rocks. I was enthralled by the various textures and shapes, the … Continue reading
Posted in Anatomy of a photo, kayak photography, marine life, nature photography, photography
Tagged echinoderm, marine life, nature, photography, star fish, starfish, tide pool
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Gulls and starfish: An almost disturbing essay in photos
New Gulls eating starfish are by no means a phenomenon, as I come across them at least a few times a year. It does not however seem to be their staple diet. It can be a little disturbing to watch … Continue reading
Posted in kayak photography, marine life, nature photography, Photo Essay, tongues, wildlife photography
Tagged gull, kayak, nature, photography, starfish, wildlife
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Finding scale in New Zealand
So often when taking photographs, we see something amazing, raise our cameras, take the shot, and walk away very pleased with ourselves. Until we get home and review our pictures. We were so impressed with how much larger or smaller … Continue reading
Posted in documentary, How To, How To, marine life, nature photography, New Zealand, photography, SLR
Tagged beach, camera tips, how to, new zealand, photo, photography, scale, starfish, tutorial
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Anatomy of a photo #43: Fallen Star a.k.a. Simpsons Cartoon Hands
Paddling along Tomales Bay in my kayak one day, at a very low tide, I came across a star fish whose own weight had peeled it off of the rocks. I was enthralled by the various textures and shapes, the … Continue reading
Posted in Anatomy of a photo, How To, kayak photography, marine life, nature photography, SLR, wildlife photography
Tagged echinoderm, kayak, marine life, nature, photography, sea star, starfish, tide pool
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