The Mermaids Chimney.
This was taken well after sunset at the tip of Cabo de Gata, in southern Spain. This old volcanic chimney has been the curse of shipping for many centuries. This headland is littered with old volcanic vents, creating reefs of submerged hazards. This particular reef is known as the "mermaids reef" or "arrecife de las sirenas" in spanish. It gained its name from passing sailors spotting what they thought were mermaids basking on the treacherous rocks here. They were in fact a colony of Monk Seals, which sadly are no longer found here!
Taken with a Nikon D850, 14-24 lens, NISI S5 Filter system with a soft grad and circular polariser.
The Mermaids Chimney.
This was taken well after sunset at the tip of Cabo de Gata, in southern Spain. This old volcanic chimney has been the curse of shipping for many centuries. This headland is littered with old volcanic vents, creating reefs of submerged hazards. This particular reef is known as the "mermaids reef" or "arrecife de las sirenas" in spanish. It gained its name from passing sailors spotting what they thought were mermaids basking on the treacherous rocks here. They were in fact a colony of Monk Seals, which sadly are no longer found here!
Taken with a Nikon D850, 14-24 lens, NISI S5 Filter system with a soft grad and circular polariser.