Inner Space Meets Outer Space

When I last visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, Califronia, my primary interest was jellyfish. I wanted to create the effect of an image you might see in astrophotography similar to photographs of deep space nebulae. I waited for this jellyfish to move into good light.

By using a relatively fast shutter speed of 1/500 and "negative" exposure compensation, the jellyfish remained well-lit while the area surrounding the jellyfish darkened. The particles floating within the tank took on the appearance of "stars" and the lovely, subtle patch of blue is due to the color of a wall within the display. Hand-held, no cropping.

Tony

 

Why look for aliens out there, when there is a wealth alien life here on Earth? Another fine shot, Tony.

 

It certainly has a science fiction movie "Take me to your leader" feel about it!

Tony

 

Wonderfully effective, Tony and I think you achieved your objective perfectly. I can almost hear Captain James T in the background!

 

Nicely done!

 

i've seen this movie. it doesn't end well.

 

A marvelously well made image which certainly does not apply to the comments I see here from some. No name mentioned. But I'll give them that, it is as if in space. Very creatively done.

 

Very well done and thank you for sharing the settings. Something to try when I next go to an aquarium.

 

Thanks very much, Pete. Jellyfish are such mesmerizing creatures. Out of this world, in this case!

Tony

 

Thanks very much, Brian.

Tony

 

Thanks for looking and commenting, Beth.

Tony

 

Thanks very much, Ivar.

Tony

 

Thank, Milan. It was a fun project!

Tony