Jelly #2 is a photograph by Nikolyn McDonald which was uploaded on August 23rd, 2013.
Jelly #2
This single Pacific sea nettle (Chrysaora fuscescens) jelly was swimming in the deep blue of a large aquarium tank. The light and color of the... more
Title
Jelly #2
Artist
Nikolyn McDonald
Medium
Photograph
Description
This single Pacific sea nettle (Chrysaora fuscescens) jelly was swimming in the deep blue of a large aquarium tank. The light and color of the background make it and its fellow jellies as dramatically beautiful as they are naturally graceful.
Here are a few interesting facts I've learned about them. These creatures are not only beautifully colorful but endlessly fascinating. They are not actually fish and they do not have a respiratory system. Their skin is so thin oxygen can enter their bodies through diffusion. Their main defense mechanisms are their stings, of course, and their transparent body, which makes it easy for them to hide in their natural habitat - and makes them especially beautiful in aquarium settings such as this.
3rd place in Opposites Attract (complementary colors contest), January 2015
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Uploaded
August 23rd, 2013
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Comments (82)
Gary F Richards
Outstanding Jelly #2 composition, lighting, shading, excellent color and artwork! F/L
Brigitta Diaz
What an awesome capture! Congratulations for the artist of the week 10/23/2023 in Camera Art! L/F
Linaji Creating
I would LOVE to Invite you to my new group: All Genre of Photography…. I so enjoy your work and appreciate you! Here is the link to our first mini Gallery:https://fineartamerica.com/groups/all-genre-of-photography-.html?showmessage=true&messageid=6270614 Hope to see you soon!
Rudolf Volkmann
The highest compliment I can give you. I like some of your pictures more than my own. Superb photography.
Nikolyn McDonald replied:
Wow, thank you, Rudolf. (I often say that to myself about others . . . one of the reasons I enjoy browsing here so much . . . but never thought anyone would say it about mine.)
Kathy M Krause
Amazing and breathtaking capture Nikolyn! I love the beautiful colors and your description!!! L/F
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