Octopus vulgaris

Written by Webmaster Sunday, 21 December 2008 00:00

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 “I think the best pictures are often on the edges of any situation, I don't find photographing the situation nearly as interesting as photographing the edges.”  William Albert Allard 

 

 

 

 

 

Octopus vulgaris

Octopuses are really interesting creatures. They are highly intelligent, fast moving, strong and much more. I am particularly impressed by their camouflage and hiding skills. Look at the photos. Because they do not have a skeleton they can enter in the smallest caves or crevices and hide from potential enemies. In addition, they can assume various skin textures such as this of a rock as in the second photo. The animal in the first and third photos decided to hide to observe me while I was taking a photo of it.

Photos by Utkan Ekinci

Shooting Data:

Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Sigma 20 mm
Housing: Sea&Sea DX D200
Strobe: Sea&Sea YS110-TTL

1. Sensitivity: ISO100
Shutter speed: 1/80 sec, f/22 Manual
Metering mode: Pattern
Flash: none
Image: cropped
Date / Place: Karaburun, 20 July 2008

2. Sensitivity: ISO100
Shutter speed: 1/60 sec, f/22 Manual
Metering mode: Pattern
Flash: none
Image: cropped
Date / Place: Karaburun, 18 August 2008

3. Sensitivity: ISO100
Shutter speed: 1/60 sec, f/18 Manual
Metering mode: Pattern
Flash: none
Image: cropped
Date / Place: Ayvalik, 20 October 2008

4. Sensitivity: ISO100
Shutter speed: 1/60 sec, f/22 Manual
Metering mode: Pattern
Flash: none
Image: cropped, contrast and USM added
Date / Place: Kas, 1 September 2008

 

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