Here’s one from the archives. I visited Olympic National Park back in 2009 and spent a bit of time photographing ochre sea stars (Pisaster ochraceus). They are found up and down the Pacific coast, easily recognized by their orange, purple, or reddish hues. They play a crucial role as a “keystone species,” especially in rocky intertidal zones, by preying on mussels and helping maintain biodiversity. They can regenerate lost arms, and they feed by turning their stomachs outside their bodies to digest prey. They are also surprisingly strong for their size, and cling tightly to rocks with hundreds of tiny tube feet as waves crash over them. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 17mm) ISO 400, f/20 at 6 seconds.
This looks like the Newport Beach Tide Pools when we lived in California. Loved going there and looking at all the creatures that lived in the shallow waters. Great Memories! Thank you.
I love the perspective on this photo! The technicolor stars in perfect focus in the near ground, but showing the almost monochromatic shoreline they inhabit. Fabulous!
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Here’s one from the archives. I visited Olympic National Park back in 2009 and spent a bit of time photographing ochre sea stars (Pisaster ochraceus). They are found up and down the Pacific coast, easily recognized by their orange, purple, or reddish hues. They play a crucial role as a “keystone species,” especially in rocky intertidal zones, by preying on mussels and helping maintain biodiversity. They can regenerate lost arms, and they feed by turning their stomachs outside their bodies to digest prey. They are also surprisingly strong for their size, and cling tightly to rocks with hundreds of tiny tube feet as waves crash over them. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 17mm) ISO 400, f/20 at 6 seconds.
They are remarkable creatures & that is a remarkable image, Sean! It’s just beautiful.
Thanks Sue. I need to get back to the Pacific Northwest. It’s been too long.
This looks like the Newport Beach Tide Pools when we lived in California. Loved going there and looking at all the creatures that lived in the shallow waters. Great Memories! Thank you.
Thanks Karen. I’ve done some tide pooling in that area of California. Great spots up and down the coast.
What a cool photo. I like the purple / orange combo. The green tree/ bush is interesting on the rock. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Donna. More of a landscape than wildlife. But I love combining the two.
I love the perspective on this photo! The technicolor stars in perfect focus in the near ground, but showing the almost monochromatic shoreline they inhabit. Fabulous!
Thanks Laura. Nature never ceases to amaze.