Sea Anemones

A modest waterproof case. A curious eye. A tide pool teeming with colour and texture.

This photograph captures more than just two sea anemones nestled in their rocky enclave. It captures the enduring truth that photography is not always about the gear — but about the gaze. No high-end housing, no bespoke optics — just patience, instinct, and the will to submerge the lens where it rarely dares to go.

The shallow water refracts the light into a painterly softness. Reflections and shadows dance on the submerged stones. The vivid, almost surreal red of the anemones emerges against a muted background, revealing an alien world within reach of a casual wade.

And that is the power of this image: it proves that technical perfection need not be a prerequisite for visual truth. The tools might be humble, but the result reminds us that seeing — truly seeing — is the most essential equipment of all.

The sea keeps no score of megapixels. It only waits to be noticed.