This picture seems blurred. However I found that I did not mind that at all. The Sea Nettle was so awe inspiring to look at, and so well composed in the frame of your photo that it compensated for that flaw. Also, none of the detail of this creature has escaped your lens. I also like the 'Time' magazine graininess of the shot. When considered overall I think this is a great photo.
I am not touched by this photo, perhaps because I have no knowledge of sea life. I like how you captured the light of this creature. Overall I would give this a 2 or 3 in the VB.
I've not seen one of these up close before. It's very interesting and unusual to see. I believe this is what is commonly known as a jelly fish. It looks like you have captured it well here, aside from the blurriness that is mentioned in the comment above. Could this be because it was taken behind a glass aquarium? I like the angle at which it was taken, so that all of the detail can be viewed. I also like the colors of this Sea Nettle, it shows up very well on the black b/g. I look forward to seeing more =)
~lori
I have seen a sea nettle/jelly fish up close before and I think this is an awesome picture. I absolutely love the colour against the black background and I think that the blur of the tentacles *is that what they're called?* adds to the idea that this creature is moving. Keep up the good work and don't stop trying new things.
Tamara