15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
bubble coral
I'm an extremely slow diver and when I have my camera, I cover very little distance. On the lookout for special patterns and structures, I meticulously scan my environment. This is a macro shot of a part of a Plerogyra sinuosa, commonly known as bubble coral. It has grape-sized bubbles increasing their surface according to the amount of light available. At night, the bubbles are small and tentacles reach out to capture food.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 01.2017 |
Date Uploaded: | 10.2017 |
Photo Location: | Romblon, Philippines |
Camera: | Canon EOS 550D |
Copyright: | © Silvie De Burie |