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    Ákos Lumnitzer
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    Default Eastern Blue Wrasse

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    These guys are (incorrectly) called EB Groper (grouper) Achoerodus virids. Though they are in the Labridae family. This particular fish I christened Bart (after the famous Grizzly, as I love bears) and he was my little buddy at my fave divesite for years. I even have a video of me holding and kissing him on the lips. :D They are a common fish nowadays after having enjoyed protection fromm spearing for decades as they were a too easy a target. A large blue male generally keeps a small harem of females and if he dies, the most dominant female changes into a male. Wow, people have to pay big bucks for that luxury. :D

    Captured with a Nikonos III. 15mm f/2.8 U/W Nikkor and single strobe. Small crop, and some cloning of scan artefacts and a few backscatter spots. Fujichrome Sensia II, 100ISO.

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    What A shot man,
    too good , Thanks for sharing
    Harshad

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    Simply outstanding Akos. Just love the angle, and the turned head. Brilliant blues, and good detail on the big guy too. I really like this. Congrats mate.

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    Thanks Harshad and Stu for the kind comments. Much appreciated. :) Look out for MORE fish! :D

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    Hey Akos, Great shot...I love the simple comp and wide angle perspective, the eye contact, the blues and those lips! Wrasses are some of my favourites, I love the way they swim...like they are flying.

    Cheers!
    Bruce

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    Akos,
    Stunning image. Lovely composition. I always look forward to the info provided by you in the images. Thanks for sharing.

    Cheers,
    Sabyasachi

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    Very interesting read, Akos and beautiful fish. I love the two tones of blue that dominate the image.
    looking forward to the DVD.

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    Thank you for looking friends. And for the kind comments.

    Fabs, I cannot wait for you and Al to see the fishes of SE Australia. You'll love the footage, it's incredible. I'll let you know when I have posted it, early next week. :)

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    Sweet !!!! He does like to pose for the camera !!!

    ... got a potato cod :)

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    This guy reminds me a giant blue balloon! Great looking fish.

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    Akos,

    I like the receding tones in the image and the depth it adds.

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    This is a cool image Akos. I really like the color of this fish. I like the murky darkness that surrounds him while he looks clear and sharp.

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    I am waiting for more brother, We hardly get to see such beauties here. Thanks for the treat. keep them coming.

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    Thanks again kind friends. :)

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