Tasselled Anglerfish
Image taken at Blairgowrie Pier of this amazing creature which is a master of mimicry.This is the first one I have seen & the species is a much sought after subject by local photographers.This one was approx 25cm long.They use a U shaped lure on top of their heads to seduce prey
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Karin Taylor
an amazing capture Matt…what a character :)
MattTworkowski replied
Thanks Karin,was amazing to see
Scott d'Almeida
fabulous,
MattTworkowski replied
cheers Scott
Tama Blough
Wow – he is verrry fancy! Nice shot.
MattTworkowski replied
Thanks as always Tama
Carla Jandelle...
oh my god is he awesome! look at those details….....his spines remind me of the honeydew plants with the drops of sticky dew to attract insects…..what a splendid creature
MattTworkowski replied
Pleased you like him Carla,he was a real thrill to see
aabzimaging
Excellent portrait!
MattTworkowski replied
Thanks mate,was stoked to find one finally
James Peake
Well done finding one Matt, the first one is the hardest they say but I’m still not sure about that. I recognize that specimen, I said hello to it yesterday.
MattTworkowski replied
We did 2 dives out there Jim so our paths might have crossed at some stage,have to admit I have been studying your pics so I could distinguish them from the weed,cheers mate
Jacky
Wow..such a handsome fellow:) amazing creature Matt..beautifully captured !
MattTworkowski replied
I thought you might like him Jacky,hes just your type isnt he ha ha ha,thanks xxx
MischaC
OMG! I would love to be able to take this kind of shot. I love these exotic fish!
MattTworkowski replied
Thanks Mischa
James Peake
Ah of course now I know D70S in Nexus. LOL, I was the one with a single strobe on D90 nexus. I was hanging around the Tangler at one stage waiting for your buddy to move on, (he he) and even pointed out a Velvetfish to divert her. Didn’t work though as she spotted the Tangler moments after and then pretended she didn’t she it too, LOL!
MattTworkowski replied
ha ha,so that was you,seemed like you were the one who found it,Carolien saw it early on there was no diverting her attention,she waited for me for 15 mins after you guys left to point it out,we achieved our goal for the day thanks to you,cheers mate
the6tees
Outstanding Capture Matt!!