Local photographer and naturalist Wendy Feltham has found the beauty in kelp.
Soranthera ulvoidea (Studded Sea Balloon) 
Prionitis sternbergii (Bleachweed aka Broad Iodine Seaweed) 
Kelp on an old piling
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Thank you, Penelope and Elizabeth. Yes, Elizabeth, the kelp was posing for me!
Wow! These photos are gorgeous, and surreal! The kelp on the old piling looks like it’s in a studio, having a photo shoot. 😄
Beautiful! Thank you.
Thanks so much, Linda! The kelp was from Indian Island, and the three seaweeds are all from North Beach to Point Wilson. The purple-red Prionitis sternbergii is close to North Beach. More photos are coming soon 🙂
Wendy, where did you see these gorgeous red and purple kelp? Was it near the PTMSC?