Dance of the Purple-striped Jellies

Marty CohenJellyfish, Monterey, Monterey Bay Aquarium11 Comments

(To see the most detail in this image, click on it to enlarge it!) One of my favorite jellyfish at the aquarium are the Purple-striped Jellies because of how gracefully they swim through the tank. You could easily set their movement to music as a graceful ballet dance. I encourage you to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It’s unique and … Read More

Tube Anemones

Marty CohenMonterey, Monterey Bay Aquarium7 Comments

(To see the most detail in this image, click on it to enlarge it!) The Tube Anemones are unique. The display at the Aquarium states that the Tube Anemones can root in the shifting sand. To protect itself from grit and to escape predators, it makes a tough, leathery tube and sinks it two feet or more into the sand. … Read More

The Spotted Jelly

Marty CohenJellyfish, Monterey, Monterey Bay Aquarium3 Comments

(To see the most detail in this image, click on it to enlarge it!) The Spotted Jelly (Medusa moteada) lives in the shallow lagoons and bays of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They’re small and can grow to lengths of 1 foot with a bell diameter of about 4 inches. Below the bell are its little mouth-arms that are covered … Read More

Reflections at the Wharf

Marty CohenMonterey8 Comments

(To see the most detail in this image, click on it to enlarge it!) On Wednesday, I decided to go spend some time photographing the jellyfish at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. I wanted to get there when they first opened so I could work around the fewest number of people. I was about a half an hour early so I … Read More

Dot’s Diner, The Interior

Marty CohenArizona, B+W, Bisbee4 Comments

(To see the most detail in this image, click on it to enlarge it!) Do you remember Dot’s Diner. I posted my favorite shot of the exterior back in May of last year. Dot’s Diner is an authentic 1950′s diner located in Bisbee, Arizona. When you look through the windows, it appears to be fully outfitted and capable of serving … Read More