Portuguese Man O' War

© Sharon L. Doane

Portuguese Man O' War

Uploaded: January 29, 2013

Description

Interesting fact: Man O' War is not a jellyfish but a siphonophore. It is composed of four types of polyp. The tentacles are typically 30 ft in length but can be up to 165 ft in length. Amazing how something so beautiful can be so painful.

50mm f/9 1/60 ISO-250

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7000

Comments

Eivor Kuchta July 31, 2013

I have never seen one of those, but heard of them. Didn't realize they are so beautiful, at least this one is in your wonderful capture. #1538597

Sharon L. Doane July 31, 2013

Thanks Eivor! I was kneeling trying to get this photo and a man ran up to me almost knocking me over. I guess he thought I was going to touch it which, of course, I wasn't. At least he tried to be a hero. #10790694

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