Any Idea how this Starfish lit up?

[timethief]

Took some shots at the beach yesterday.
Was trying to shoot this starfish. And there seems to be some sort of streak of light forming.Its much more clear with the original size of the picture.
Any explanations how this came to be? There was no light besides the sunset.

 

[Abby Rose]

it's a ghost.

 

[gsgary]

If you look at the exif data there is a big clue

 

[timethief]

just updated the shot. put up the crop.

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

It's the reflection of the sun in a water ripple.

 

[timethief]

It's the reflection of the sun in a water ripple.

Thanks. that was my guess but never seen it before.

Here is one that is "in" focus..

 

[timethief]

And here is a crop. Which one looks better ?

 

[timethief]

bump

 

[Abby Rose]

I like the crop better. The star is more of a subject. It would be nice to have more of a wave in it, though, so I see why you'd like the first one too.

 

[dylanstraub]

The crop looks better but I would have included a bit less sand and some more water in keeping with the rule of thirds (composition).

 

[timethief]

I like the crop better. The star is more of a subject. It would be nice to have more of a wave in it, though, so I see why you'd like the first one too.

Thanks. I will try a few more crops with more waves in it.

The crop looks better but I would have included a bit less sand and some more water in keeping with the rule of thirds (composition).

Thanks. I will add some more waves. although, i like the reflection of the sun on the sand. thats why i cropped this way.

 

[robb01]

Most aquatic life is of alien origin. They are sending signals to our alien overlords. I'm afraid that you shall now be abducted as they fear you have advanced photographic equipment and are a threat to their kind.

 

[timethief]

Most aquatic life is of alien origin. They are sending signals to our alien overlords. I'm afraid that you shall now be abducted as they fear you have advanced photographic equipment and are a threat to their kind.

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