Spotted Moray Eel
If you’ve followed this blog for a while, you probably know about my scuba diving and underwater photography habit. You might also suspect that I’d pick an underwater shot for my interpretation of “Adventure.” Well, while I don’t alway behave in a predictable manner, this time I’m going with the obvious. Here’s a shot I took last December of a spotted moray eel in Bonaire. To me, it’s quite the adventure to be able to get up close and personal with these magnificent animals.
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He looks like he’s saying “hello” to you. 🙂
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He does, doesn’t he? Eels are really quite shy, but they’ll tolerate a photographer up close if approached slowly and gently.
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Excellent shot, Cathy.
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Thanks, Janet!
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Cathy, great shot! That fish’s stylish spots bring to mind the leopard-print dress Serena Williams has been wearing at this year’s US Open.
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Thanks, V. These eels are quite the fashion statement as I think black and white never goes out of style.
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Thank you so much for sharing this cool adventure with us, Cathy! What a great experience to be this close to these animals.
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Thank you, Amy! It is truly a great experience to see these creatures in their domain! I feel so blessed to be able to do so.
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I’d say that definitely qualifies. He looks like he’s not sure he’s happy to see you!
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Thanks, Leon. Eels are quite shy and I don’t think he was all that thrilled to see me either, but approaching slowly and also sending out a little “energy” communication that I meant no harm helped and he let me get pretty close. 🙂
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He was hamming it up!
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I know, right? Say “Cheese!” 🙂
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Yes I knew you would and couldn’t wait to see it!! Beautiful creature !
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Thanks, Kathryn. They are really beautiful! And aways cool to see in the reefs!
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Adventurous indeed! I am breathlessly waiting for your trip to Belize! I can’t wait to see what comes of it. xo
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Me too, Dawn. I’m soooo excited to try out my new Olympus OMD EM1. It’s quite the rig! And lots and lots of dives…
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I’m going to Fiji in October. Every time I go somewhere like that, I think about diving again… but I think my sinus issues would just make it unbearable. I have trouble every time I try to go deep. I’ll just live vicariously through your photos! 🙂
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Cool capture! I’ve gotten to see a moray eel, but it was solid colored and green. Their teeth freak me out a bit, but they are fascinating to see.
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Thanks, Susan. Yes, the green morays are quite beautiful and I’ve seen several in my trips to the Caribbean, but these spotted ones are perhaps more common, at least where I’ve been. Their teeth are pretty intimidating – certainly a reason not to stick one’s hand in a hole in the reef without knowing what’s in there!
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Yikes …. look at those teeth! As always, great shot!
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Thanks, Frank! Yep! Not only do they have teeth lining the edges of their mouths, but also a row running up the roof of their mouths. Fortunately, they don’t bite unless provoked or cornered. They’re pretty docile, really. I approach slowly and there’s a camera between me and them which does help…
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