Purple Striped Jellyfish (Chrysaora colorata) by Eyal Nahmias
A striking jellyfish (Chrysaora colorata) at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA
Habitat: Open Waters
Animal Type: Invertebrates
Diet: mainly zooplankton, including copepods, larval fish, ctenophores, salps, other jellies, fish eggs
Size: to 3 feet (1 m) in diameter
Range: limited range off the coast of California
Relatives: Pacific sea nettle, other jellyfishes, sea anemones, coral; Family: Pelagiidae
Nikon D700
18-70 f3.5-4.5 @22mm
1/80 f3.35
ISO 3200
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Comments
Amazing markings and coloration on this creature! Must have been a very interesting visit to this famous aquarium! Great capture Eyal.
Thank you Gregory, indeed the coloring on the jellyfish are amazing. This place is one of my favorites, I always take visitors to see it…
– Eyal Nahmias
Amazing color
Thanks Charlene, much appreciated
– Eyal Nahmias
stunning!—chappel
Thank You. :-)
– Eyal Nahmias
I want one…. lol amazing shot!
I agree.. I want one too, a defenite easy pet to have, and a conversation iteam in the living room… Thanks.. :-)
– Eyal Nahmias
Fantastic capture…the colours are brilliant…amazing work;)
Thanks Shanina.. I’m glad you like it…
– Eyal Nahmias
I lik eit
Thank you! :-)
– Eyal Nahmias
COOL!!!!
Thanks Adam.. Much appreciated.
– Eyal Nahmias
This is absolutely wonderful!!!
Beautiful image, Eyal. Love the colours and the lighting is great.
good job!