Ghosts in kelp

seal

Mon pointed this excellent photo out to me – it’s Kyle McBurnie’s winning picture from the University of Miami’s Underwater Photography competition.

This seal seems to be floating in air, rather than water, and I love the way the strands of kelp drift like ghosts. This remarkable picture also strikes a chord for me as it brings a scene from Riptide to life…

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2 responses to “Ghosts in kelp”

  1. Char Lesie Avatar

    This is truly a beautiful shot. It seems as if the seal is floating through a forest of sky high kelp enveloped in mist (to me at least). Beautiful!!!

    1. simonsylvester Avatar
      simonsylvester

      It’s really stunning, isn’t it? There’s some great stuff in that gallery, but this is a deserving winner.

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