Who doesn’t love the magic of tide pools? For a few hours, especially at extra low tides, a hidden world is revealed. Life of all kinds — crabs, star fish, oysters, barnacles, tiny fish, anemones and so many more. This vividly colored and sometime very active (watch out for crabs!) sea life is infinitely fascinating, and infinitely worth photographing. These cyanotypes are made from photographs of low tides primarily in Oregon and Washington, but also from the high Arctic of Svalbard where I was surprised to find lion’s mane jellies in plentiful supply.
Star Fish Together9" x 6" cyanotype on Arches watercolor paper. Two star fish nestle into the rocks of a tide pool. Available in edition of five.
Young Hermit Crab9" x 6" cyanotype on Arches watercolor paper. A small hermit crab is nestled into its borrowed shell during low tide. Available in edition of five.
Holding On9" x 6" cyanotype on Arches watercolor paper. A star fish clings to a barnacle-encrusted rock as the tide comes in. Available in edition of five.
Moon Jellies Adrift9" x 6" cyanotype on Arches watercolor paper. A group of moon jellyfish floating together. Available in edition of five.
A Rocky Life9" x 6" cyanotype on Arches watercolor paper. A lone sea star clings to a rock at low tide. Available in edition of five.
In Disguise9" x 6" cyanotype on Arches watercolor paper. A large oyster, exposed at low tide, clings to the side of a large rock hiding in among the many barnacles also on the rock. Available in edition of five.
Purple Striped Jellies9" x 6" cyanotype on Arches watercolor paper. Two Pacific purple stripped jelly fish diving together. Available in edition of five.
Shy Sea Horse9" x 6" cyanotype on Arches watercolor paper. A delicate sea horse snuggles in to hide within seaweed. Available in edition of five.