The tides bring forth interesting creatures: shells, crabs, kelp, coral and on occasion moon jelly fish. We loved the beauty of this creature who unlike its other cousins does not have long tentacles. The translucent quality of the moon jelly is that it reflected both the sand and sky as I took its picture.
Happy Sunday, wishing you all a great week ahead. Cheers, Ron & Alexandra
Good morning, Alexandra and Ron - I must say this is a first for me to see - at least I think so...very interesting. Have a great Sunday.
Being translucent they must be easy to step on unawares although it is unique and I've never seen one.
Hi Alexandra - Nice photo, makes a giant mucusoid blob look interesting - I'd much rather run into one of those on the beach than in the water. Do they sting?
Hi Alexandra - nice reflective little creature. Love how nature tries to give it a chance to escape viewing from its many predators. Glad you were a friendly - only wanting to take a photo - not a bite. Happy Sunday, D
Good morning Alexandra-a nice way to start a Sunday! These creatures are truly quite amazing how they blend in so well with their environment..Best
Alexandra, It has an ethereal quality to it that draws you to it, Interesting creature for sure! Hope you are enjoying your weekend!
Alexandra,
This one reminds me of the pattern often seen on big rocks in Denmark and Bridgeton, Maine. I would love to research this more, thanks to you.
You're always a good inspiration to me.
I have never photographed a jelly fish. Another good reason to have a camera in hand. The pattern will probably inspire a design.
Alexandra, The moon jelly does have a translucent quality. How amazing nature is!
Hi Ron & Alexandra -
What a cool speechless Sunday photo! It's a beautiful weekend in the Albquerque area! Sunny, calm and 80. Time for this ole Realtor to go show some homes :)
I don't think I have ever seen a picture of one of these. Thanks for sharing this morning!
I don't think I've ever seen one without the long tentacles. These are so interesting. I love to watch them move through the water at an aquarium. So graceful...
I can't get over all the incredibe things and creatures you come across on your beach treks! K
Mivhael,
They show up different times of the year, and it depends what the tide brings in...It is beautiful to see, and I love what our oceans bring.
Teral,
That is true, but one has to watch where they are going, and stepping on a sea shell, rock or coral is all part of the beach adventure.
Dick,
Yes they do sting, but it is not life threatening...it is best no to walk on them, and although they are dead, their stings still affect you. They are at water's edge, and the water takes them out.
Debb,
We are defintely friends of nature in all its manifestations.
Adrian,
I am always astounded and delighted by nature, Ron is alos.
Wanda,
We are, and it was fun to share with all of you its amazing beauty.
Patricia,
Thank you, sounds like I have to go to Denmark, where I have not been yet.
Roy,
This was a first for us too, and indeed you have to have your camera wherever you go.
Larry and Sheila,
Exactly our sentiments.
John,
Glad to hear it warmed up in your neck of the woods, and hope your showings lead to a sale.
Kathy,
You are welcome, as our oceans get healthier new life shows up.
Joni,
Mee too, we stood at the Monterey Aquarium for a long time at the jelly fish exhibit.
Silvia,
Ah, well perhaps the German name is different.
Kathy,
That is why we are there so often, we see so many changes. A
We saw many of those at Melbourne Beach when we had a place over there, Alexandra. They are interesting and quite pretty. Your photo is lovely.
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