Caribbean Octopus by Cathy Ulrich
Caribbean blue
Tentacled Cephalopod
I’ll turn my light off
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Caribbean Octopus by Cathy Ulrich
Caribbean blue
Tentacled Cephalopod
I’ll turn my light off
Such beautiful creatures… Look at all those colors.
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Octopii are so interesting. They can change colors at will. In the daytime, they’re often more red. I guess it’s mostly for camouflage!
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Nature is full of wonders, isn’t it?
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And here we are trying to recreate miracles, when nature has already done the most miraculous things!
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So true, Daan!
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so exquisite a creature…colors are lovely!
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Thank you, Johannis! And thanks for the follow!
Cathy
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Just another example of the beauty in nature.
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Yes, I love the miracles of natures beauty, too, Frank.
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That is so beautiful – you have some really amazing talent, Lady.
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Thank you so much, Denise! I’ve dabbled in photography for many years, but it seems to be calling me more and more…
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I agree with Rutabaga – you are amazingly talented, Cathy. Your underwater photos leave me breathless. It’s always such a nice respite in my day to stop by and gaze at your lovely work!
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Thank you so much, Mary. I love taking them!
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Wow! With that thing around, I’d be inclined to leave my light ON. ;-D!
Russ
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Well, he’s really not that big. The Caribbean ones are much smaller than the Pacific ones. He was mainly trying to get away. But he was kind enough to pose for a great shot. Thanks, Russ!
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Ooooh! Cooool!! I’m always a sucker for tentacles. Your photos really grab me. 🙂
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You could not resist, could you, Jennifer? 🙂
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“A sucker for tentacles” — that made me laugh.
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blue ocean,green earth,protect our environment!
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Yes, the ocean is so important in the circle of life. As a diver, I am always careful not to touch anything, just look and take pictures. Most divers feel the same way. Thanks for your comment!
Cathy
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What a cool shot Cathy! Do you recall that sea creature’s size?
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Good question, V. With the octopus in a position like this with it’s tentacles splayed out, it was probably 18-20 inches or so in diameter. Not huge, by any means, but a good-sized creature. I was the first one to spot it and got several shots before the rest of the group came over to see what I was photographing. It swam away fairly quickly after that and I was surprised to see how fast it was able to move!
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The fright and flight response? I don’t blame it for taking off. I wish I could do that when management creeps around my office. Glad you got another great shot to share with us.
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I love octopi. They’re so interesting to me, and astonishingly clever. This is a great shot, Cathy.
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I love them, too, Weebs. Imagine my delight upon encountering this one out hunting on a night dive. And it was so cooperative! Thank you!
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Its thrilling to me that you do this. How deep and did you have a head lamp on I guess? Just wow!
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I will dive down to about 100 feet during the day. For safety, night dives are much more shallow. I think this octopus was at a depth of about 25-30 feet. You don’t typically wear a head lamp, you carry a light in your hand. It’s a bit cumbersome to hold the camera and the light at night. I have a relatively new UW setup where I use a video light for my camera, so that doubles as my UW light. Works out great! Thanks, Kathryn!
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I really admire you for this. I will jump out of a plane, I will stand on the top of a building but I cannot, CANNOT do deep water ever!
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I’m the opposite, Kathryn. I see no reason to jump out of a perfectly good airplane! 🙂
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It’s SOOOO fun! I have not done it in 30 years but I would again in tandem.
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