Jellyfish Lake, Palau, Micronesia

Jellyfish Lake in Palua, Micronesia is famous for gazilions of these Mastigias jellyfish, which have adapted to exile within this isolated, brackish inland lake. Sea water does sieve into the lake via tidal changes through underground channels. This was shot on film and even the digital scan does not retain the gradations of tones between the sun ball and the darker green. I would not even attempt this shot on my D2X. I'm hoping the new Nikon D3 will do better.

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b52starr says:

This is a wonderful composition. How did you get each jellyfish to position themselves with perfect degrees of separation (LOL)? Nature is rarely so cooperative for me....and as I wait for the perfect arrangement...the shot is gone. [My lesson: act quickly, sieze the moment and edit later if necessary .] Interesting, your critique of digital capabilities underwater. Thanks for sharing your technical experience.
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G a r r y says:

This is out of this world. The sun behind the diver creates a wonderful light for jellyfish. Beautiful.

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Peter Ribbeck says:

Very nice work!
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en.en says:

awesome!!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

N A B A Z says:

WOW. Thanks for sharing this with us. Love this.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

mariemariemarie says:

i've always wanted to go here :)
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crewandco says:

Awesome!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

buttonpie says:

Wow!! Beautiful!
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sugarock says:

Very interesting image!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

buttonmoOon says:

brilliant-ness
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Daiabolic says:

wow, this is incredible
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

gelhaus says:

Just Amazing
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

bee.m<3 says:

beautiful shot!
Great lighting too!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

MissMadameS - Busy, so no invites! says:

Beautiful light and of course Jellyfish :)

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teeohphoto says:

Amazing. Absolutely gorgeous.

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Miranda Burke says:

This is so so amazing. I've been wanting to go there since I saw a video about it on youtube. Amazing.
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lindsey kraay says:

Noone was stung?? Ha. Great shot.
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Blpz0r says:

OMG! this is gorgeous!! Awesome Shot!
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andrewhass says:

I really like how clear this picture is. And the depth.
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mahlisuh says:

stunning!
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Flowerbeast says:

absolutely gorgeous.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

muzzyizzet83 says:

Incredible!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Szerelem2009 says:

amazing shot!!

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Amelia PS says:

amazing!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

miu may says:

wow amazing! and all I am thinking: isn't this dangerous? I mean jelly fish sting, right?
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Rich.Phillips. says:

underwater shots kill it! I wana get a waterproof seal on my Sony. Nd sweet shot btw, u have the lighting perfect. and the threat from the jellyfish gives it a good mood.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

-RobW- says:

Beautiful and surreal. Love it.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Yensa W. says:

Intriguing, I love the jellyfish and the light seeping into the water creating some type of silhouette.
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yajimari21 says:

Wow!
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A thinkingphoto says:

So beautiful.
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kathy koch (away for the holidays) says:

Awesome capture ! ! ! Well seen and photographed. Fantastic perspective. Bravo ! ! !
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swallowedbyawave says:

spectacular!
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timroyale says:

Very beautiful. But did the shooter or the shootee die. these jellyfish are killer venomous. They would finish these guys in minutes. I guess it's a super occupational hazard.
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°Doudou° says:

Good !
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

akudama15 says:

wow! it's so amazing, i love jelly fish but I'm so afraid of them
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Playing By The Sea says:

Lovely... a beautiful beautiful photo that exudes a dreamy feeling. The colors are beautiful. I love the silhouette of the diver/swimmer and jelly fish add just the right amount of detail and contrast. Great capture.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

jessica anne. says:

man, that is really scary. i love it though! :)
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Ryu Photo Studio says:

★Excelente Fotografia!!★ v^-^v
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