Siphonophore (Physophora hydrostatica)

1/19/2012

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I am very proud to announce
that my photo of the Siphonophore (Physophora hydrostatica)
is through to final round of judging
in the 2011 awards in the prestigious competition by Underwater Photography.com.

Underwater Photography.coms contest is the longest running and
one of the most prestigious online.
Every January a panel of judges selects the best images entered in their online photo contest from the previous year.

Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded for the top three from each
category in order of merit. The judges comprise of industry professionals
(and last year’s World Champ).

http://www.underwaterphotography.com/photo-contest/default.aspx?MID=29687

2 Comments

Gill Mapstone

5/4/2012 08:36:54

Hi Jorn, Congratulations on this photo! It is good, and interesting for me to study, as I work on siphonophores at the Natural History Museum in London. Where did you take the picture, and what depth were you at? The water is very green, but I presume this is due to a filter and not the natural colour of the water.
I have clicked on the image, but cannot blow it up to see more detail.
Did you see any small zooplankton nearby that it might have been feeding on?
Best wishes,
Gill

Jorn Ari link

5/13/2012 07:10:46

Hi Gill.
The photo was taken in the green water of Norway, and it is the naturel collor of the water. I took the picture at a depth of 1-2 m. There were several of them to be seen at this depth due to the upwelling form the deep sea.
I will send you a copy in high resolution if you are interested.
Best regards
Jorn Ari

Denmark

Siphonophore (Physophora hydrostatica)

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