Some aerial photographs tonight.
1) Scottish Highlands
2) Boreal forest, Alaska
3) Swiss Alps
4) Coral Sea, Australia
5) Kauai, Hawaii
These interesting little creatures are Christmas Tree Worms. They are a type of tube worm that is fairly common in tropical coral reefs worldwide. They are filter feeders and eat whatever drifts by into their extended fans. The fan also serves as a gill for respiration. There are many fan colors and patterns. The fan on these particular worms were about an inch in diameter. If you approach them too quickly, they instantly retract down into their hole and cover the entrance.
Our 2016 Weekly Photo Calendar using my photography and edited by Yvonne is available through lulu.com. This is our 9th year making these calendars. We always try to keep the price low, so they are basically at cost. Be sure to check out the main lulu.com website as they often offer discount codes during the holidays.
Some wildlife photos tonight.