Starry Ocean Pool
In more recent years, California's coastal waters have gradually gotten clearer. Some days are better than others. This day in Laguna Beach it was like a swimmi...
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In more recent years, California's coastal waters have gradually gotten clearer. Some days are better than others. This day in Laguna Beach it was like a swimming pool. There is something so calming about images like this. Thanks for viewing and for more follow on FB, IG and LBEARD.com **UPDATE** Since I took this photo there has been a starfish epidemic. The virus started in Canada and moved south until it reach Southern Califorina. I took this shot in January with lots starfish. Now there are no starfish in most areas. Once a starfish contracts the virus, it dies in 24 hours. Experts do not know what has cause this virus. This is now a very special shot for me. Thanks for supporting a clean ocean.
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Awards
Chatter Award
Contest Finalist in Wildlife Wanderlust Photo Contest
Zenith Award
Prism FX Filter
Legendary Award
Top Shot Award
Contest Finalist in Wildlife And Water Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Everything Nature Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Above Or Below Photo Contest
People's Choice in One Is Enough Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Underwater Fun Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in One Is Enough Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Covers Photo Contest Vol 24
Contest Finalist in Wildlife Closeups Photo Contest
Runner Up in One Is Good Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in One Is Good Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Marine Wildlife Photo Contest
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Contest Finalist in PhotographyTalk Photo Contest Volume 2
Runner Up in Water Worlds Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Water Worlds Photo Contest
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Superb Composition
Top Choice
Outstanding Creativity
Magnificent Capture
Superior Skill
All Star
Jaw Dropping
Great Find
Genius
Exceptional Contrast
One Of A Kind
Virtuoso
Top Class Lighting
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micmac1007
February 05, 2014
Congrats. Beautiful - love the colors and the clarity! Can't get that on the Jersey shore! Voted!
harleylynn
February 16, 2014
Another one I voted for. I don't know what equipment your using, but that combined with your talent.. INSPIRE ME! :) Good Luck :)
byrondylanhart
February 21, 2014
amazing shot, the textures and patterns on the star fish are mesmerizing :D
RavIvar
February 28, 2014
Speechless - Great Clarity and Details, beautiful composition - a stunning picture...congrats...!
chrissy2rn
March 26, 2014
One of my favorites among my "favorites!" Congrats on this exceptional and beautiful capture.
suzanneleigh6
April 23, 2014
All your photos are "jaw dropping" as the awards quote as option choice.... understatement for all words needed to describe your artwork. Be back to view more. I think I shared every one on google...lol. Hard to resist sharing to save them to continue to view your artwork anytime.
maureenlight
May 12, 2014
Awesome shot, the clarity is amazing. Congrats on the Finalist nod...well deserved and I hope you win. (tired of landscapes, :) )
Joey_Howard
May 13, 2014
Hey Larry, awesome photo, you know there are so many species in trouble right now, it saddens me every time I hear of something like this
MaryAnne306
July 07, 2014
What an utterly fantastic photo. Simply beautiful and unique. Congratulations on being featured! Will the starfish be able to make a comeback?
beckykempf
July 07, 2014
I've looked at thousands of pictures on Viewbug and this is definitely my favorite. Just perfect!
HaliSowle
July 07, 2014
Just superb. What an amazing capture. So sad. To hear about them dying off :(
Thimbee
July 07, 2014
Didn't know they grew so large. Amazingly clear water. Very nicely done. Congrats
WileKyK
July 07, 2014
Fantastic shot. Great composition, light and color. Congratulations on your Feature!
Savannah2360
July 09, 2014
We all need to be responsible and keep our oceans clean ~ look at the beauty it holds! Love this photo!
paultownley
July 27, 2014
Awesome underwater capture,lets hope the beautiful starfish returns to these shores.
denisenewman
September 09, 2014
So sorry to hear of the fate of these beautiful creatures ... stunning photo ... fitting memorial :)
borderlight
October 04, 2014
Absolutely stunning capture of an almost extinct starfish. Beautiful shot!!
BendtheLens
November 18, 2014
Deserves all the accolades and awards. Just completed a PADI course, purchased underwater camera, off to dive Gozo at the weekend. If I capture anything like this I'll be dumb-struck. Awesome!!
maria_luisa_blumberg_576
December 10, 2014
iIts a very nice image I love all the work you have done here Its wonderful image ,I wish I can go deep into the ocean ,I think is another universe there.I love Nature Congrats Larry,for more shots excelent captured Maria Luisa Blumberg
janland
December 20, 2014
Fantastic capture! Very sad...we had NO starfish on Long Island this year either.
Wonderful light and detail! Congrats!
Wonderful light and detail! Congrats!
horsegalraye
June 02, 2015
This is such an AWESOME capture!!!! Colors, light, action....totally creative and just a STUNNING photo!!!
Congratulations on "One is Good"!!!!!
Congratulations on "One is Good"!!!!!
jerzgrl51
August 10, 2015
Magnificent! You were blessed to get such a awesome capture before the virus hit, Great job!!!
BeautyBeyondYou
September 09, 2015
Amazing shot! Loving the beautiful colors and obviously the subject :))
nandicmb
September 18, 2015
So beautiful, More so that now probably it's no longer alive. Congratulations on your Contest Finalist win in Wildlife Closeups Photo Contest!
scottjamieson
June 19, 2016
Great shot .... just wondering how this seastar got itself into midwater ?
Tess2175
June 24, 2016
Your pictures are great. I hope you don't mind me asking what DLSR are you using?
catherinethompson
November 09, 2016
Stunning. The colours, the clarity and yet movement still there. Well done.
beeoxierrod
May 22, 2017
AMAZING CAPTURE!! AWESIME MESSAGE. Our coastlines are precious glad to share them with you!
fineartservices
September 09, 2018
Great photograph. Please send me your portfolio.
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MRueffer
November 01, 2019
As lovely and wonderful this shot is, I didn’t consider this to be a pet, sorry
CAphotos
November 08, 2019
I agree with the folks that are saying this is not a PET and why was it in a contest for PETS? Yes, lovely photo. But when people enter...and WIN in a contest where the subject was defined as PET...this photo is totally inappropriate as are tigers and sharks and other non pet type animals. I have told Viewbug that I will not participate in any more contests just for this reason. Enjoy your Starfish photo Larry. It is quite nice - but not fair to just enter it into any old contest you want when others try to go by the rules.
kazcaldwell
May 25, 2020
I love this photograph for its subject and colour lighting fabulous if you have control of placement of subject off center may be more appealing to the frame of the shot?
marykeown427
August 16, 2023
fantastic, i have never seen a starfist swim! Now i can see it!! Thank you!
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