“A California moray eel pauses at the surface of its rapidly shrinking world. “The intertidal world is an ever-changing landscape,” says Jacobs. “On an early morning expedition to a pool I’ve gone to for years, I found an exciting find. A young California moray, a species rarely found in our intertidal. I spent the blue hour and the transition to dawn with this eel, framing the shot with its reflection, showing the ephemeral nature of its fleeting pool.”
“The judges reviewed applications from passionate and creative photographers from around the world. Making a final selection was tough when talent was so evidently in abundance, but the sheer diversity of candidates serves as a hopeful reminder to the judges of how many committed conservation storytellers are working towards changing our world. Each finalist can feel rightfully proud of their place in our top 8!”
“Under UV light, in the La Jolla tide pools, a colony of aggregating anemones (Anthopleura elegantissima) emits a fluorescent glow. Each patch of these anemones is a genetically identical colony of clones, all derived asexually from a single individual, making them a fascinating study in colony genetics and behavior.”
“What a nice and artistic split shot! The image caught my attention from the beginning and was one of my favorites for the top three as well. Excellent light from the strobes. Well done!”
“Jules has created a fascinating image here, combining the challenges of shooting fluorescent anemones in a split level composition. Outstanding and innovative.”
“Jules Jacobs knows that success in conservation photography doesn’t come overnight – or after a few weeks. Or even after a few months. But it DOES come and it’s well worth the effort to make it happen.”
“Very Nicely Executed”
