Saturday, June 12, 2021

A van Gogh or a galaxy?

 
 

A close-up of the girdle or margin of a Woody Chiton (Mopalia lignosa), photographed on 12 June 2021.  In the field, Eric noticed the amazing colors and patterns, especially the different shades of blue.  It reminded him of a celestial sky in a van Gogh painting, while it made me think of looking out at a galaxy:


 

Here's the entire animal on a boulder in the low intertidal zone.  [You can click on the images for larger versions.]


 
 
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 12, 2021 at 8:08 PM


    Yes, the close-ups remind me of this painting! --ES

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starry_Night_Over_the_Rh%C3%B4ne#/media/File:Starry_Night_Over_the_Rhone.jpg

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  2. AnonymousJune 12, 2021 at 10:43 PM

    Oh so pretty! Thank you for the close-up of Starry Night!
    KB :)

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  3. Limantour walkerJune 13, 2021 at 10:42 AM

    Amazing and exquisite!

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  4. Jackie SonesJune 13, 2021 at 5:54 PM

    Thanks, all! I'm glad you enjoyed this beautiful chiton!

    :) Jackie

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