Spikey customer
This spikey critter is a puffer fish, but more correctly known as a globe fish.
They are very common in the waters of Eastern and Southern Australia.
Designed to deter predation from other fish, they also puff up their spikes like this when they are annoyed by marauding scuba divers.
Spikey customer belongs to the following groups:
All That is Nature (Photography Only), Australian Travel Photography and Writing - 1 per 24hrs, Australian Wildlife, Mornington Peninsula & Port Phillip Bay, SEA, Something Fishy, Underwater & Sealife (Limit 2 Per Day) and Underwater Photographer's Guild Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
Amanda J Slack...
Wonderful.
Allyeska
ahhh now i can adda coment! hmmm maybe itjust didnt load fully. well – isnt that just the cutest?! incredible focus! great composition! love the eyes. and the natural patterns too. just fantastic!
stooferdoofer
Well done!
Geri Bragg
wow ! great shot !
airdrie
Sensational capture
Ben Herman
beautiful creature, well shot
greenfrog153
Fantastic capture Stephen.
berndt2
Great shot! And not one but TWO featured works on the homepage – congratulations!!!!
Nerida13
Awesome shot!
Stephen Colquitt replied
Thanks Nerida – This was one of my first underwater photos
Nerida13 18 days ago
Congratulations! Your work has been featured in the Australian Photography and Writing_ group 21 Dec 2009._ Love it!
Stephen Colquitt replied 18 days ago
Thats great – thanks for this feature
The Undercover... 14 days ago
Not the prettiest looking creature.