Ocean Abstract: Sea Fan Macro

Wordless Wednesday

What: Detail of a Gorgonian sea fan (Acabaria erythrea), with polyps open

Where: I took this macro photo in the Red Sea
near Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt

Acabaria erythrea
[Click photo to enlarge.]

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37 comments:

  1. nina at Nature Remains.September 23, 2008 at 5:15 PM

    Do you ID jellyfish?
    I found one that I'm calling a Lion's Mane--hope I'm right.
    Appreciate any help you can offer.

    Nina at Nature Remains

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  2. BNSSeptember 23, 2008 at 5:42 PM

    Hi Nina - I'm not a jellyfish expert. I only recognize a few species with certainty. I just looked at the jellyfish pictures on your blog. I don't recognize the species, I'm afraid. FYI, the so-called "Lion's Mane" jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) normally is quite a big critter -- like 5 or 6 feet across -- and they live pretty far north, although they might possibly show up where you are in Washington state. It might be a species in the genus Chrysaora -- but I'm just guessing. (I guess this isn't a whole lot of help.) If you find out for sure what it is, let me know!

    Bobbie

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  3. UnknownSeptember 23, 2008 at 7:10 PM

    Happy WW! Nature always provides powerful photos...

    I invite your blog readers to see Anti-Sarah Palin rally up in Alaska on my WW-post this week. Not much coverage of this event in the MSM...

    peace, Villager

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  4. JimSeptember 23, 2008 at 7:18 PM

    Hi Bobby, you guys sure do get around. I've been to Egypt, from Alexandria to Cairo, but never to the Red Sea It stands to reason the sea life might be red.

    Thanks for peeking in on my little Blue car, most of those cars were black, I've never seen a red one, or a blue/green one either.
    Happy WW! :-)
    ..

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  5. GattinaSeptember 23, 2008 at 7:36 PM

    Unbelievable !!! can't find any words ! what a shot !!

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  6. catsynthSeptember 23, 2008 at 7:40 PM

    That is indeed a beautiful abstract. It's amazing how so many natural things have such an abstract quality

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  7. Amila SalgadoSeptember 23, 2008 at 7:40 PM

    Cracking!
    What a prety pattern. Absolutely marvellous.

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  8. Snap CatchSeptember 23, 2008 at 7:57 PM

    Perfect catch for WW! Hope you'll visit my ww post too... Happy WW!

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  9. sweetytotsSeptember 23, 2008 at 8:27 PM

    cool... happy ww! my wordless entries are hereand here

    hope you visit thanx
    http://sweetprettynaughty.blogspot.com
    http://memoryfilled.blogspot.com

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2008 at 8:36 PM

    I'm dying for a chance to do underwater photography. Must have been some experience! :)

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  11. IndraniSeptember 23, 2008 at 8:43 PM

    Amazing patterns down there!

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  12. ShannonSeptember 23, 2008 at 9:16 PM

    Amazing how perspective changes things. From a distance sea fans always remind me of lace but up close this looks like little white flowers.

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  13. antigoniSeptember 23, 2008 at 10:10 PM

    Very beautiful picture.

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  14. jams o donnellSeptember 23, 2008 at 10:16 PM

    THat is an amazing photo. Bravo!

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  15. CK NgSeptember 23, 2008 at 10:25 PM

    That's a very beautiful shot. Happy WW! :)

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  16. SandyCarlsonSeptember 23, 2008 at 10:28 PM

    Now that is one amazing work of art of a photo!

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2008 at 11:17 PM

    How incredibly beautiful.

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2008 at 12:38 AM

    Beautiful! I'd love to see stuff like this firsthand one day. Happy WW! :)

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2008 at 1:14 AM

    Nice shot... even though it makes me itchy.

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  20. CarverSeptember 24, 2008 at 3:20 AM

    That's a fantastic shot. What a vivid color.

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  21. DNLeeSeptember 24, 2008 at 4:50 AM

    wow! great. and I am SO glad to find another science/nature blogger. Looking forward to checking out more of blog: Thur - Tues.

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2008 at 5:58 AM

    Truly amazing!

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  23. Dianne - Bunny TrailsSeptember 24, 2008 at 5:59 AM

    Wow!! That is SO beautiful. I love the detail. Very cool. :D

    Mine is red today.

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2008 at 6:06 AM

    That's pretty awesome. I was wondering what to do today and I think this made up my mind. I think I'll hit the aquarium and beach today. :-D

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2008 at 6:57 AM

    Your shots are always beautiful, but I find this one fantastic. I guess I am always attracted to great detail. This has detail and beauty. Fascinating.

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  26. SaraSeptember 24, 2008 at 7:34 AM

    Great photo! Makes me think of Japanese art work, and I sure would like to have that photo on my wall ;-)

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  27. JennSeptember 24, 2008 at 12:06 PM

    That's awesome! Again- I always love your pictures!

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  28. LoriSeptember 24, 2008 at 4:02 PM

    Beautiful!!! Great shot. Happy WW my friend and thanks for stopping by. Glad you like my makeover...me too:)

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  29. eastcoastlifeSeptember 24, 2008 at 5:27 PM

    That is so beautiful! I was at Underwater World this Monday and was amazed at the sea life.

    I wonder if the Red Sea is red. haha....

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  30. Four-eyed-missySeptember 24, 2008 at 9:13 PM

    Hi Bobbie... I was away for a while and haven't been able to stop by.

    What a wonderful sea creature - somehow it looks like a fancy artwork.

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  31. BNSSeptember 25, 2008 at 6:34 PM

    Thank you all for stopping by. We always appreciate your visits and enjoy reading your comments.

    Bobbie

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  32. A Free ManSeptember 26, 2008 at 1:45 AM

    Stunning shot, Bobbie. I love the contrast with the black background.

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  33. BNSSeptember 28, 2008 at 3:10 PM

    @ a free man - Thanks, Chris. That black background was accomplished by using a very small aperture and artificially lighting the subject with strobes.

    Bobbie

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2008 at 7:43 AM

    wow, thats a pretty intense macro!

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  35. BNSSeptember 29, 2008 at 10:45 AM

    Hi Ankush - Glad you like it. Thanks for your comment.

    Bobbie

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  36. AnonymousOctober 4, 2008 at 4:40 AM

    Fantastic macro abstract Bobbie !!

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  37. BNSOctober 5, 2008 at 3:49 PM

    Thanks, Bernie.

    Bobbie

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