Perfection In Nature
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In all of my time exploring tidepools, I was surprised to find an anemone that was almost perfectly round.  So, I just had to photograph it.  I also loved the beautiful color of this one too. Note: I saturated the colors a small amount, but didn't alter them in any other way - so, these colors really can be found in natural tidepools.  Also, the anemone in this photo is underwater, while my camera was above water.  

To capture this photo, I explored a tidal pool that I had never been to before - I essentially stood out in the ocean (or at least where the ocean would be during a regular tide) at the location where the world famous Mavericks Surf Contest is held every year.  It's a set of dangerous reefs just alongside Half Moon Bay harbor.  Very weird experience, especially since I've been to the Mavericks surf contest and have seen the 40 to 60 foot waves (12 to 18 meters) they surf during the contest first-hand!

If you'd like to see all of my Tidal Pool shots, go to: 

http://www.colleenmgriffith.com/Galleries/Flora-and-Fauna/Tidal-Pool-Wildlife/
Kaleidoscope Of Color
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I just love playing around in our Pacific Coast Tide Pools during a low tide.  They can be so colorful.  In this photo, you can see several anemones, a sea star, two hermit crabs, and a chiton.  Note, all of these animals are under water, while my camera is above it.
Hidden Beauty
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Mottled
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Spongebob or Just Another Orange Starfish? ;)
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Pacific Coast Tidal Pools, California.
On The Hunt
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Sunflower Starfish on the hunt at Pacific Coast Tidal Pools, California.

They are considered voracious hunters and their favorite food is sea urchin, but they also enjoy other starfish.  This one seems to have found both at this tidal pool in Northern California
Sunflower Close-Up
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Close up of Sunflower Starfish at Pacific Coast Tidal Pools, California - unlike other starfish, they have a very fuzzy and soft texture which you can see in this photo.
In A Sea Of Urchins
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Pink Starfish and Sea Urchins
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California Tidal Pools At Low Tide
Perfection In Nature
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In all of my time exploring tidepools, I was surprised to find an anemone that was almost perfectly round. So, I just had to photograph it. I also loved the beautiful color of this one too. Note: I saturated the colors a small amount, but didn't alter them in any other way - so, these colors really can be found in natural tidepools. Also, the anemone in this photo is underwater, while my camera was above water.

To capture this photo, I explored a tidal pool that I had never been to before - I essentially stood out in the ocean (or at least where the ocean would be during a regular tide) at the location where the world famous Mavericks Surf Contest is held every year. It's a set of dangerous reefs just alongside Half Moon Bay harbor. Very weird experience, especially since I've been to the Mavericks surf contest and have seen the 40 to 60 foot waves (12 to 18 meters) they surf during the contest first-hand!

If you'd like to see all of my Tidal Pool shots, go to:

http://www.colleenmgriffith.com/Galleries/Flora-and-Fauna/Tidal-Pool-Wildlife/
Perfection In Nature
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In all of my time exploring tidepools, I was surprised to find an anemone that was almost perfectly round.  So, I just had to photograph it.  I also loved the beautiful color of this one too. Note: I saturated the colors a small amount, but didn't alter them in any other way - so, these colors really can be found in natural tidepools.  Also, the anemone in this photo is underwater, while my camera was above water.  

To capture this photo, I explored a tidal pool that I had never been to before - I essentially stood out in the ocean (or at least where the ocean would be during a regular tide) at the location where the world famous Mavericks Surf Contest is held every year.  It's a set of dangerous reefs just alongside Half Moon Bay harbor.  Very weird experience, especially since I've been to the Mavericks surf contest and have seen the 40 to 60 foot waves (12 to 18 meters) they surf during the contest first-hand!

If you'd like to see all of my Tidal Pool shots, go to: 

http://www.colleenmgriffith.com/Galleries/Flora-and-Fauna/Tidal-Pool-Wildlife/
Perfection In Nature
© 2010 Colleen M. Griffith. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, modified, or redistributed in any way without written agreement with the creator. This image is registered with the US Copyright Office.
http://www.colleenmgriffith.com
http://www.facebook.com/colleen.griffith

In all of my time exploring tidepools, I was surprised to find an anemone that was almost perfectly round. So, I just had to photograph it. I also loved the beautiful color of this one too. Note: I saturated the colors a small amount, but didn't alter them in any other way - so, these colors really can be found in natural tidepools. Also, the anemone in this photo is underwater, while my camera was above water.

To capture this photo, I explored a tidal pool that I had never been to before - I essentially stood out in the ocean (or at least where the ocean would be during a regular tide) at the location where the world famous Mavericks Surf Contest is held every year. It's a set of dangerous reefs just alongside Half Moon Bay harbor. Very weird experience, especially since I've been to the Mavericks surf contest and have seen the 40 to 60 foot waves (12 to 18 meters) they surf during the contest first-hand!

If you'd like to see all of my Tidal Pool shots, go to:

http://www.colleenmgriffith.com/Galleries/Flora-and-Fauna/Tidal-Pool-Wildlife/
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