(Click on the photo to enlarge it.) I found another shot I liked from the Monterey Bay Aquarium of the Moon Jellyfish. I have to say I’m fascinated by them and as I finished working on this photo and was looking for a title, I just appreciated how majestic or regal they appeared swimming together. If you want to see … Read More
A Moon Jellyfish
(Click on the photo to enlarge.) Here’s another photograph of a Moon Jellyfish at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. These translucent jellyfish grow to 15 – 16 inches in diameter. They are found in warm ocean waters worldwide. According to the National Geographic, “in 1991 moon jellies flew aboard the space shuttle Columbia during a study on weightlessness and the development … Read More
The Spotted Comb Jellyfish
Here’s another great Jellyfish from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. A Great Place to Visit… (Click on the photo to enlarge. Click on the comment number bubble to leave a comment.) The photo was taken with a Canon EOS 40D, EF17-40mm f/4L lens, 1/40 sec at f/4, ISO 320 on SanDisk Extreme IV Digital Film.
Crystal Jellyfish
(Click on the photo to enlarge. Click on the comment number bubble to leave a comment.) These jellyfish are small and transparent. This makes it much harder for predators to see them swimming by. The photo was taken with a Canon EOS 40D, EF17-40mm f/4L lens, 1/30 sec at f/4, ISO 320 on SanDisk Extreme IV Digital Film.
Tips on Photographing Jellyfish
After posting three jellyfish photographs, my good friend Lee asked me how I shot the jellyfish photos through the glass? So I thought I’d post my answer here and share it with you.I use a wide angle lens and hold the front of the lens against the glass to avoid getting light reflections from the room lights behind me. I … Read More