Nudibranchs

Spotted Triopha, Triopha maculata, Cayucos, CA

Back out for day 3 of tide pools. The new year is getting better by the day. The light was fading faster as the tide was at it's lowest point very late in the day. We had a good time that's for sure.

Speckled Triopha, Triopha maculata, Nudibranch, Montana de Oro S

It is truly amazing what lies beneath the waters of our oceans. An early morning of tidepooling resulted in some amazing finds. I just love these nudibranchs! this little one is called Speckled Triopha. These are just amazingly beautiful creatures!

Sea-clown Triopha, Triopha catalinae, Hazard Canyon, California

The first day out at the tidepools. This was the last day of the year. Couldn't have been a better day for getting out and about looking for sea creatures to photograph. This is one of my favorite names for a Nudibranch, Sea-Clown

Ring-spotted Nudibranch, Diaulula sandiegensis, Cayucos, Ca

The New Year started out with extremely high tides and low tides. So, you can imagine where, living on the California coast, the photos were to be found. There was a general call to go to the tidepools and shoot whatever we could find. I must say that I find myself a little myopic when out there. I tend to focus on Nudibranchs. I know there are many other amazing things to be photographed, but I just can't seem to get away from these little sea slugs. they are so cool!

Yellow-edged Cadlina, Cadlina Luteomarginata, Cayucos, Californi

Back out for day 3 of tide pools. The new year is getting better by the day. The light was fading faster as the tide was at it's lowest point very late in the day. We had a good time that's for sure.