Drifting Jellyfish, Adriatic Sea

A quiet observation of a large Barrel Jellyfish (Rhizostoma pulmo) drifting just beneath the surface, backlit by sunlight reflecting off the seabed in Istria, Croatia. Its pale, violet-edged bell moves with a slow, silent rhythm, suspended in the clear water. This image is a simple study of light and slow movement, capturing a brief moment of calm in the marine world.