Jellies
Jellyfish are truly amazing creatures, some of the most interesting lifeforms I’ve ever observed. I’m fascinated by their translucent bodies, the fluidity of their movement, and the incredible range of shapes and colors. They seem otherworldly, like living pieces of abstract art drifting effortlessly through their aquatic environments.
Despite their simplicity, lacking a brain, heart, or bones, jellyfish have survived on Earth for over 500 million years. Their delicate appearance masks a remarkable adaptability and evolutionary success. Some pulse gently through the water with long, trailing tentacles, while others bloom like flowers or hover like glowing lanterns, suspended in silence.
I photographed these remarkable animals at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the Birch Aquarium in California. Both places provided the perfect setting to witness the graceful ballet of jellyfish in motion. Behind glass, in carefully lit displays, they became living light sculptures—each moment presenting a new composition of color and form.
As a photographer, I loved the experience of standing quietly before them, observing their slow dance through water. It’s meditative, almost hypnotic. There's a kind of purity in their presence, an elegance in their drift, that speaks to the mystery and beauty of the ocean.
