When the tide recedes, ochre sea stars are a common sight along the shoreline in Olympic National Park in Washington state. They come in varying hues of purples and orange, clinging to the volcanic rock. A misty day combined with a slow shutter speed added to the atmosphere of this image captured at Rialto Beach. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 17mm) ISO 200, f/20 at 8 seconds.
At first I thought it was Haystack Rock in Oregon in the background. Another gorgeous place. So wonderful to be able to see these creatures up close in their own home. Very dreamy scene. We’ll have to put Olympic on our list of places still to go.
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When the tide recedes, ochre sea stars are a common sight along the shoreline in Olympic National Park in Washington state. They come in varying hues of purples and orange, clinging to the volcanic rock. A misty day combined with a slow shutter speed added to the atmosphere of this image captured at Rialto Beach. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 17mm) ISO 200, f/20 at 8 seconds.
I love this one!
It’s hard for me to say anything funny about invertebrates. It’s just too personal.
I feel the same way Louis.
A very beautiful eerie scene!
Thanks Jane.
GORGEOUS!! I was lucky enough to see purple ones at Aquinnah, on Martha’s Vineyard once, but these orange ones, WOW!! Beautiful
Plenty of greens mixed in too (although usually not exposed at low tide) with the sea anemones.
I love the mood of this!!
Thanks Shardae.
That is so beautiful, Sean! I just love shore images that include such colorful creatures – Mother Nature’s palette works again!
Thanks Sue. Up near your way. As much as I love my house and property here in Connecticut, I do miss the Pacific Coast.
At first I thought it was Haystack Rock in Oregon in the background. Another gorgeous place. So wonderful to be able to see these creatures up close in their own home. Very dreamy scene. We’ll have to put Olympic on our list of places still to go.
I love the colors and the stars.
One of my favorites of your photos. Wonderful color close-up and a perfect composition.