Title: "Urticina"

(detail of the crown and tentacles of the Fish-eating Anemone, Urticina piscivora)

British Columbia, Canada, April, 2001

HIGHLY HONORED, 2006 NATURE'S BEST PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

TOTAL EDITION: 300

SIZE: 11.5" X 16.5"

(29 cm X 42 cm)

The crown of this anemone has a golden iridescence that gives it a metallic, blown glass appearance. Indeed, some artists who work in glass have creations copying these colorful undersea animals. Finding creatures this beautiful is the reward for braving the cold, dark waters off Vancouver Island.