Spiny Beauty
The Lionfish (Pterois volitans) with long, poisonous stings in his back is sailing under the sun.
Banka island, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Banda Sea
Canon EOS 5D, EF 4.0/17-40mm USM, Seacam housing, Speedlite 580EX, TTL, Sealux housing, 1/250s, f14, ISO 100
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macky mcrae
i love how you got the sun in the background. beautiful colors :)
Norbert Probst replied
Thank you Macky. Yes, that was the idea for to bring more depth into the image.
Regards, Norbert
Marcus Grant
A real classic example.
dmarie
your work is simply stunning!!! Awesome…WOW… :-)
Norbert Probst replied
Thank you very much. I try always to see usual things in a different way.
Best fishes, Norbert
ralph arce
great capture! :)
Norbert Probst replied
Tanks again Raphael.
ChrisCoombes
I seem to be commenting on nearly every image, they are just amazing. I am extremely envious, of both the photographic skill (and images produced by that) and of the experience of seeing these things in such beautiful locations.
Norbert Probst replied
Thank you Chris. I enjoy your commends very much. But feel free to do the same job :-)))
Best fishes, Norbert
C J Hummel - ...
A wonderful creature, and stunning shot.
I remember coming accross these in Penang, quite close to the beach on a little mini reef. It watched one of them bowing and charging towards a childs pair of legs. I just managed to lift the child out of the water. This was only a juvenile, but they appear to have a bit of an aggresive streak in them..
Norbert Probst replied
Thank you very much. Yes you have to take really care of them.
Best fishes, Norbert
dinghysailor1
terrific photography!!
Gary Kelly
I see these things on TV documentaries, but to see the still, and have the chance to study it, that’s special!
Anthony Mancuso
gorgeous colours
Shelley Warbrooke
Wonderful capture Norbert! I love the different tones and patterns of the coral against the stripes of the Lionfish. Absolutely beautiful!
berndt2
the profusion of shapes and colours are amazing in this shot!
Antanas
great capture
Norbert Probst
I thank you all for commends.
Best fishes
Gina Cormier
Gorgeous work!
ChrisCoombes
I would love to dive Norbert. I have done for as long as i can remember actually. I would have by now but have been a bit worried because i have asthma, but i reckon i will go do it anyway.
Sean Jansen
Awesome capture, lighting and color on this wonderful capture. Stunning detail as well !!
brimellor1
Stunning…...fabulous colours and light!!