Mussels and Barnacles - Olympic Natl. Park

[Laurence]

I always enjoy landscape photography out on the wilderness beaches of Olympic National Park. But, sometimes it is also fun to get in close.

In this case, I felt that the pattern of black, white, and grays, along with the the contrasting elements between the shells of the organisms, would provide for a nice black and white image.

Pentax 645
HP5

 

[Sarah23]

how neat! I like it a lot!

 

[Laurence]

how neat! I like it a lot!

Thank you, Sarah! The mussels were really healthy, and I was surprised at the way they can co-exist with the barnacles. I "read up" on that co-existence, and apparently they "trade" some chemical reactions, as well as food, in a way that benefits both!

Thanks again, I appreciate you stopping in!

 

[McManniss]

Gorgeous picture. Love the tone that the B&W gives it.

 

[That One Guy]

if sponge bob had been in there as well, it would have really set the photo off.

j/k.... nice shot and great creative thinking :thumbup:

 

[DPW2007]

Very nice - what contrast

David

 

[Laurence]

Thank you, all of you! I am glad you liked the contrasting elements in this image. I appreciate the feedback.

 

[abraxas]

Nice. Like the tones and contrasts.

 

[Harmony]

Love the range of tones in this B&W.... great work!

 

[MyaLover]

LOVE LOVE LOVE

 

[domromer]

very nice.

 

[ptcruza]

Looks like a dinosaur is going to pop up at any second! lol... Great job.