Weedy Seadragon, Cape Solander by Erik Schlogl
Erik Schlogl

Weedy Seadragon, Cape Solander by

Weedy Seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus), Cape Solander, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

This species is endemic to (i.e. only found in) southern Australian waters, from southern Western Australia to New South Wales.

See also an image of a male Weedy Seadragon with eggs.

Nikon F801s, 60mm Micro Nikkor, Seacam housings for camera and flash.

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102 views as at 16th May 2010.

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sea, sydney, underwater, wildlife, seahorse, seadragon, new south wales, australia

Comments

  • PatriciaLM
    PatriciaLMalmost 3 years ago

    They are just so so beautiful!!!! awesome capture!!!
    Patricia :-))

  • Thank you for your kind comments on so many of my images – I’m glad you like them!

    – Erik Schlogl

  • Yolande van der Merwe
    Yolande van de...almost 3 years ago

    WOW – this is one funky little character – great shot Erik.

  • Thanks – we have lots of these guys here in Sydney!

    – Erik Schlogl

  • debbiez315
    debbiez315over 2 years ago

    I was about to post mine UNTIL I saw your photo LOL. Excellent shot, so I won’t embarrass myself by posting mine Erik…… Absolutely beautiful and love the shadow effect as well as the gorgeous color. OUTSTANDING !!!

  • Thank you – we’re lucky here in Sydney to have plenty of opportunities to photograph these guys.

    – Erik Schlogl

  • Renee Dawson
    Renee Dawsonover 2 years ago

    Absolutely fascinating! What a great image. I have been having a splendid time viewing your PF. You do great work Erik!

  • Thank you for visiting – glad you like my portfolio!

    – Erik Schlogl

  • Miesha
    Mieshaover 2 years ago

    Stunning capture!! I love these things!

  • Thanks!

    – Erik Schlogl

  • Ann Warrenton
    Ann Warrentonabout 2 years ago

    April 20,2010

    Beautiful and so well lit.

  • Ann Warrenton
    Ann Warrentonabout 2 years ago


    Wonderful

  • Thank you very much for the feature!

    – Erik Schlogl

  • Ann Warrenton
    Ann Warrentonabout 2 years ago

    Your welcome

  • Larry Trupp
    Larry Trupp3 months ago

    Very nice capture

  • Thanks Larry!

    – Erik Schlogl

  • Ray Clarke
    Ray Clarke3 months ago