Posted by Major Gilbert on September 9, 2007 at 3:56 PM
Taken on my recent trip to Mull at the side of Loch Scridain.Sept 07.
Not sure if my ID is correct, but comments welcome.
Nikon D2x + 80-200 f2.8 AFS.
Hand held.
Major.
Posted by Tim Munsey on September 9, 2007 at 4:04 PM
Wierd and wonderful, no idea on ID.
Interesting.
Tim
Posted by Jim Greenfield on September 10, 2007 at 4:16 AM
Nice shot, especially from the surface.
Yes, it is a Lion's Mane which are very common this year. They are "annuals" and some years there are hardly any. I have seen them up to 30ft long in Scotland although they grow to three times that size in Arctic waters. A spectacular beast.
Posted by John Chapman on September 10, 2007 at 8:52 AM
Hi Major great shot and beautiful colours in the setting.
John
Aberdeen
Discussion
3 repliesNot sure if my ID is correct, but comments welcome.
Nikon D2x + 80-200 f2.8 AFS.
Hand held.
Major.
Interesting.
Tim
Yes, it is a Lion's Mane which are very common this year. They are "annuals" and some years there are hardly any. I have seen them up to 30ft long in Scotland although they grow to three times that size in Arctic waters. A spectacular beast.
John
Aberdeen