Giant Green Anemone Unfurled in Tidal Pool
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at 3:03:45 PM · 2026/Schoolhouse Beach Tide Pools
A large giant green anemone (Anthopleura xanthogrammica) is photographed in full bloom with its hundreds of pale green and white tentacles fully extended, wrapping around a kelp-covered rock partially submerged in a shallow tidal pool. The anemone's column is coated with small pebbles and shell fragments adhered to its sticky exterior, a characteristic behavior of this species. The setting is a rocky intertidal zone with colorful gravel, pebbles, and algae visible throughout the frame. The image was captured during low tide, likely at Schoolhouse Beach, revealing the normally submerged creature in extraordinary detail. The long telephoto lens compression and close perspective create an otherworldly, almost abstract quality to the composition.
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