Every week we ask you to help us #spreadthelust (STL) and get more people stoked about having a Waterlust state of mind. This week's contest is focused on the theme "POV" (standing for point of view). Have you ever thought about what the world might look like to some of our favorite marine species? How this may differ from what you see, or what the person next to you sees? It turns out that some other animals actually have eyes built similarly to our own. Shark eyes, for example, also contain a cornea, lens, retina, pupil and iris. Their eyesight likely works similar to ours, except that their eyes allow them to see in dark or murky water with the use of a specialized layer called a tapetum lucidum, allowing them to make the most of the light that they do have. Whales also have a tapetum lucidum, but may be limited in the amount of colors they are able to perceive.
On the other side of the spectrum, some species have very basic capabilities in this department. Sea stars, for example, have a very simple eye called an “eye spot” at the end of each arm that can sense light and dark. Some jellyfish even have eye-like organs that can form crude images.
This week, we want to see photos that show what the world looks like from your point of view. What do you see while you’re out waterlusting? Remember, head and chest mounts work really well for POV shots. Bonus points for getting your arms or legs in the shot to provide context!
This week's winner gets tons of positive karma along with having their work showcased on our social media outlets. All entries must be submitted between now and Monday, April 21st, at 12pm EST. They must contain the hashtags #STLpov and #Waterlust to be eligible. Official rules are published at www.waterlust.org