The
lionfish is one of my favorite tropical fishes. It's so flamboyant, I just love it! Of course, those extravagant spines are venomous, and though not normally fatal to humans, the sting is still very painful and the possible effects (headaches, nausea, breathing difficulties) don't sound very comfortable either. With a plate of glass separating us at the
bahura (reef) section of the
Manila Ocean Park, this beautifully menacing creature posed no danger to me at all.
I still have four more posts to complete my
Corregidor Island Series but they take much longer to write and I've just gotten a bit too busy to do so. I will get back to them when I have a little more time, but to answer
Vogon Poet's question in the last post: Yes, Japanese tourists visit the island. So many, in fact, that the tour operator keeps a pool of Japanese-speaking guides just for them.
Don't worry about being busy. We'll be here to read and marvel at your posts when they're ready!
ReplyDeleteThis guy is a beauty. It's strange the things Mother Nature puts together.
superbe, on dirait qu'il fait une danse nuptiale
ReplyDeletehaughtiness, they would say that he makes a courtship display
Take your time Hilda! It's worth it. Magnificent fish!
ReplyDeleteExtravagant comes to mind - an incredible creature. Your photo of it is superb!
ReplyDeleteIt posed no danger but it did pose for you! Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteGreat fish. Great shot.
ReplyDeleteThat's quite a fish but I wouldn't dare to try lion fish sashimi. Who am I kidding I probably wouldn't try sashimi at all.
ReplyDeleteYou could have told us you got this photo while scuba diving and barely escaped with your life. :-)
Very cool photo!
Indeed, it's an amazing fish! And your photo is also awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis lionfish is so cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your advice
Kind Regards
Léia
That's a stunning picture Hilda - what a wonderful close-up. I don't think I'd want to be on the wrong side of the glass though!
ReplyDeleteIt's really looking at you. Good for you that you didn't encounter it in the sea...
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! Different to the more usual parrot and clown fish (which are also beautiful of course!)
ReplyDeleteSorry I haven't been commenting much lately - combination of life circumstances. SDP has had a 3rd birthday and you're invited to the party!
Sydney Daily Photo
Great fishy photo! Dangerous but attractive.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking shot. He is certainly a wonderful looking creature from the sea. Nature is quite marvelous in its diversity.
ReplyDeletei love this fish, i saw them in the see three years ago. They are wonderfull !
ReplyDeletei consider them as one of the most beautiful yet dangerous fishes. we saw one in anilao but i agree. seeing it there at MOP is really better and safer.
ReplyDeleteVery cool shot, Hilda! They really are very pretty & flamboyant, too!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great picture of the lionfish. Don't apologize for being busy -- I'll patiently wait for the next installment of your Corregidor series.
ReplyDeleteWonderful through-the-glass picture, it looks like the fish has some kind of 'expression' (not promising though!).
ReplyDeleteThank you for yoir answer about Corregidor, I hoping to see soon your new posts.
How gorgeous Hilda. I have seen this fish before and am always astounded at its beauty.
ReplyDeleteHilda: Our local paper just featured an article on lion fish. On the down side, they are invading our coast, endangering local species. On the positive side, you can eat them. (And they are pretty to look at-- especially behind glass).
ReplyDeleteAwesome! The lion fish looks pretty much majestic and impressive!
ReplyDeleteThe lionfish is awesome to look at but best not to touch... Have a wonderful weekend, Hilda.
ReplyDeleteHe is so figged out! :)
ReplyDeleteAMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYayks! Katakot!
ReplyDeleteI love these, too. So unusual.
ReplyDeleteHe is flamboyant! He has plumage similar to a bird.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fish! I remember the fish from the book I've read as a child :) So, I know it is dangerous, but I like it, as a good reminiscence.
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