Chula Vista, CA
January 21, 2016
Last Thursday turned out to be my best tide pool day EVER!
Lisa, a friend whose blog I have followed for a few years and just happens to be a local, had suggested exploring the pools at Sunset Cliffs which is also in Point Loma. But, the local news had reported that a huge crack along the bluffs (caused by the rains from El Nino) could be dangerous. Our group decided not to take any chances so we returned to Cabrillo National Monument. I was happy to see lots of anemones and practice with the under water camera.
Clarity seems to be better, but I do need lots more practice so that using this camera becomes second nature. It is lots of fun!All these photos are underwater...
A slight movement caught my eye under this rock...
A Black Turban Snail shell taken over by a hermit crab...
I try very, very hard to step carefully and be respectful of life in the pools. Sometimes, small creatures are so camouflaged, do you see the shore crab in this photo?
Speaking of park rangers, they are quite visible during low tide and eager to share information.
The first Knobby Star I have ever seen.
Then I used the underwater camera...
The water was murky here too and he looks rather dull...but, the underwater photos are brilliant!
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| A Whimbrel also taking in the sights at the pools. |
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| A droplet in the water... |
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| Blue Mussels...their major predator is sea stars. |
This was Lynn's first outing in three weeks. She has been very sick with acute bronchitis.
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| Both of those are not mine! |
Let the good times roll...
HAPPY TRAILS!
What a beautiful day! Thanks for sharing your great pictures with us. The Coyote is one of our favorite spots in Old Town also
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, my pleasure! It's good to know the locals say "The Coyote". I rarely buy T-shirts, but just had to have one from there so when people ask, I now know to refere to it Ike a local!
DeleteTook me a bit to find that crab. I had to enlarge the photo to do so. :)
ReplyDeleteIsn't he cute Judy? I can't believe he was blowing bubbles when I zoomed in!
DeleteLooks like you were lucky with your tide pool find. What fun to check them out for all the treasures. Love your Cadillac. You sure they both weren't yours/
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Jeri! I would still be there passed out somewhere if I had consumed them both!
DeleteAwesome pictures!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys! Can't wait to read about Bloggerfest...I know it was a huge success!
DeleteAWESOME day at the tide pools!!!! I haven't seen sea stars in San Diego tide pools for a few years. Great job with the underwater camera. The detail on those stars in fabulous!
ReplyDeleteOh Wow! I do feel fortunate to have seen these beauties. I am really going to miss San Diego when we leave. I always enjoy our time here...
DeleteStunning photos, seems you've mastered that camera pretty well already! Love the stars, their color is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jodee! It was a blast...
DeleteI can't wait to be in that area next winter. I enjoy tide pooling and your great star captures are just so vivid. The stars are so colorful.
ReplyDeleteIt was so much fun MonaLisa...I will show you my underwater camera when I see you. It's a must have for the pools! And not very expensive.
DeleteThe underwater photos have greatly improved. I'm enjoying all of the tide pool pics. I find them extremely interesting to see all of the different creatures that can become trapped in them.
ReplyDeleteIt was sure my lucky day to see three sea stars Gayle...a real treat!
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