WW #30 - Crinoid Art

Crinoid and fire coral
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  1. BNSApril 22, 2008 at 6:56 PM

    Here's an arty photo for a change - a 1:2 macro shot of a crinoid's feathery arms against a piece of fire coral. You can learn more about crinoids -- also known as 'feather stars' - in this article that I wrote earlier this week. You can learn about fire coral in this other article that I wrote last November.

    Happy Wordless Wednesday, and thanks for visiting.

    Bobbie

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  2. LauraApril 22, 2008 at 7:06 PM

    Beautiful! Thanks! Yay for macro shots of echinoderms. :-)

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  3. AnonymousApril 22, 2008 at 8:43 PM

    Cool shot!
    I could watch (shoot) little things like that for hours :)!

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  4. MaRApril 22, 2008 at 8:53 PM

    Fantastic shot of something I wouldn't otherwise get to see!
    My WW

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  5. JientjeApril 22, 2008 at 9:10 PM

    Your pictures are great, we do not get to see things like this, if it was not for you!Thanks!

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  6. BelaApril 22, 2008 at 9:56 PM

    beautiful. Happy WW!

    mine is up. hope you can check it out too:

    http://www.womenxplore.com/2008/04/wordless-wednesday-4-times-square-ny.html

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  7. ShannonApril 22, 2008 at 10:20 PM

    I know that is a crinoid but it so like a fern's fiddlehead uncurling.

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  8. chartaoApril 22, 2008 at 11:17 PM

    impressive shot!

    you always have great under the sea photographs!

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  9. Hootin AnniApril 23, 2008 at 1:12 AM

    definitely art....nature at its best.

    Happy W W, mine's up...a love interest today. Hope you can stop by.

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  10. Susan DemeterApril 23, 2008 at 1:18 AM

    Beautiful shot! Happy WW and thanks so much for stopping by!

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  11. UnknownApril 23, 2008 at 2:48 AM

    Very beautiful! I love underwater pictures. :) Happy WW!

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  12. LoriApril 23, 2008 at 2:51 AM

    Wow....that is cool. Is it an underwater plant?? Happy WW and thanks for stopping by:)

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  13. AnonymousApril 23, 2008 at 5:08 AM

    That's so cool! I agree with what Shannon said. Reminds me of a fern as well.

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  14. GabrielApril 23, 2008 at 5:21 AM

    Your pictures are always breath taking. I love coming here every Wednesday!

    My post is here. Happy WW!

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  15. catsynthApril 23, 2008 at 5:44 AM

    Wow, that is quite an interesting set of shapes, colors and textures. Has a very generative quality as well (like I could do something inspired by it on the computer). A treat, as always!

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  16. tx sweetieApril 23, 2008 at 7:29 AM

    this is beautiful.nice job!

    HAPPY WW!

    Mine is Up now!

    Green
    Hands Together

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  17. AnonymousApril 23, 2008 at 8:32 AM

    Awesome shot! I love those crinoids. They are simply fascinating to gaze upon!

    Happy Ww

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  18. maryt/theteachApril 23, 2008 at 9:41 AM

    Bobbie, I was so glad to have you visit and comment! I apologize that I haven't been by to visit you. I always love your photos esp. this one which is so unusual and mysterious! :D Say hello to Jerry!

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  19. carmilevyApril 23, 2008 at 11:57 AM

    What a remarkable shot. Your ability to capture such exquisite photos underwater amazes me.

    I'm so glad that WW pointed me in your direction. My entry is up here, and I hope you have a moment to drop by and say hi:
    http://tinyurl.com/5c98qk

    Looking forward to reading more of your work.

    All the best,

    Carmi

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  20. kmlApril 23, 2008 at 1:57 PM

    That is a beautiful macro, Bobbie! The colors are perfect together too.

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  21. BNSApril 23, 2008 at 4:35 PM

    Hi to all my Wordless Wednesday buddies, and thank you for visiting and adding your comments.

    @ Laura - Welcome back. It may sound corny, but it's very nice to know there's someone else out there who really likes echinoderms. ;-}

    @ Shannon and Pete -- I hadn't thought of the crinoid arms resembling the fiddle head of a fern, but now that you mention it...

    @ Lori - No, it's not a plant. A crinoid is a kind of animal, related to the starfish. What you see in the photo are just the ends of a couple of its feathery arms. Check out the previous post to see what the whole creature looks like.

    @ catsynth - If you create something inspired by our crinoids, come back and tell us about it.

    @ Kathy - Crinoids come in a lot of other colors. I shall have to post a few more examples so you can see what they're like, too.

    Bobbie

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  22. jams o donnellApril 23, 2008 at 11:29 PM

    Wow that is beautiful!

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  23. RWApril 24, 2008 at 2:35 AM

    Thats awesome Bobby! I just love it, landlocked as I am I never get to see stuff like that. Thanks for sharing and good WW to you!!

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  24. threesidesofcrazyApril 24, 2008 at 3:17 AM

    Wow - how beautiful!

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  25. Erin FayeApril 24, 2008 at 7:41 AM

    Very neat!

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  26. AnonymousApril 25, 2008 at 9:59 AM

    Wonderful detail and color Bobbie, great info on your subject as well, these are beautiful !!

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  27. BNSApril 25, 2008 at 11:12 AM

    Thank you all.

    Bobbie

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Bobbie & Jerry

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