I know, Janet. So beautiful. I love to photograph them while diving, but somehow almost feel guilty doing so, since they’re not “supposed” to be there.
It’s so true, Audra. And truly, these lionfish are beautiful, just not welcome in the Caribbean where they have no predators. But I have to admit, I love photographing them!
Thanks, Brigitte. They are such beautiful creatures, they just do have natural predators in the Caribbean, so their population has exploded! I so love photographing them, though. They move very slowly and they’re magnificent to see!
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But beautiful.
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I know, Janet. So beautiful. I love to photograph them while diving, but somehow almost feel guilty doing so, since they’re not “supposed” to be there.
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ughly awe-inspiring
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Thanks, LouAnn! Lionfish are so magnificent, just more appreciated in the Indian Ocean where they belong!
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There is beauty in almost everything. You’ve proven that here. Nice!
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It’s so true, Audra. And truly, these lionfish are beautiful, just not welcome in the Caribbean where they have no predators. But I have to admit, I love photographing them!
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Looks rather predatory, almost prehistoric but you’ve captured its beauty!
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Thanks, Brigitte. They are such beautiful creatures, they just do have natural predators in the Caribbean, so their population has exploded! I so love photographing them, though. They move very slowly and they’re magnificent to see!
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This image is a fine example how something wicked can also be beautiful.
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Thank you, V.! They are both wicked and beautiful.
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Beautiful pic and creature … but the name of the invader?
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It’s a Lionfish, Frank. They’re native to the South Pacific and Indian Ocean, but not the Caribbean.
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Thank you.
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