Sea Anemone Sprawled Open in Tidal Pool
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at 3:03:08 PM · 2026/Schoolhouse Beach Tide Pools
A large sea anemone is photographed in an extended, flattened position as it rests exposed during low tide beneath a kelp frond in a rocky tidal pool. The anemone's numerous translucent tentacles, tipped in pale green and white, radiate outward in a striking fan-like display, revealing the creature's delicate internal structure. The setting is a gravelly, pebble-strewn tidal pool environment with colorful algae, red coralline algae, and seaweed visible in the background. The shallow water and exposed position suggest this was captured during low tide, likely at a Pacific Coast beach location. The macro perspective and telephoto compression create an intimate, otherworldly portrait of this often-overlooked intertidal creature.
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