Over the years Phillip Colla has gathered a fine collection of natural history photographs of some of Nature s superlative marine creatures. We also consider humpback whales and Guadalupe fur seals special because of their elegant appearance, interesting behavior, endangered status and the extraordinary opportunities we have had to observe them. It is principally these superlative marine creatures that give rise to the portfolios on this web site.
Some images are available as prints .
We have a considerable amount of fine underwater video of whales, dolphins, seals and sea lions, sharks, rays and fishes. If you have questions about any of our subjects, especially if you are a student, please click here . What was important in acquiring these photographs were the many enjoyable hours spent in and on the water observing marine life. The equipment used to accomplish these images, while necessary, was merely a means to an end and thus ancillary. All underwater images were taken with either housed cameras or submersible cameras, some with artificial light supplied by submersible strobes.