The Smooth Octopus Moves
by Miroslava Jurcik
Title
The Smooth Octopus Moves
Artist
Miroslava Jurcik
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
At night the Common Sydney Octopus hunts using its sharp beak to feed on crabs and molluscs, such as snails and bivalves. It can change the colour of its skin (normally mottled brown) and shape to imitate seaweed.
The Common Sydney Octopus is territorial and sits in its lair during the day surrounded by rocks and rubble that it has collected to defend its home.
The octopuses' fleshy mantle can be used for jet propulsion by sucking in water and squirting it out through the siphon above. Most of the time though, they use their eight suckered arms to creep about over rock surfaces in search of food.
Octopuses are protected and cannot be taken from ocean rock platforms or Sydney Harbour.
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January 23rd, 2017
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Rainbow Artist Orlando L
Oh i love this image!! so dreamy and so abstract looking!! i can totally see some artist painting this image into a piece of art!! you captured a very graceful and beautiful movement of the octopus!! like a ballet dancing octopus!! L/F
Miroslava Jurcik replied:
That's what I should have called it, ballet dancing octopus, he was so fast and smooth !!! Thank you !! :)
Tejsweena Renu Krishan
Your capture are so very magical, dearest Miroslava. Can feel the of soulful hard-work that you do, behind these paradisaical captures. So very happily blessed, following you. Stay blessed, happy and live free. :) L/F