JBGarrity Photography

It's a good thing they weren't grizzlies. 😆

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Concerning the mouth, he needs to "turn that frown upside down." ☹️😆

Agreed, they are super cool. 😎

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I can't help but wonder how many marine creatures I have swam past, not recognizing they were there. 😆

An absolute must. One of the many rules of the open water course is to wear proper booties when diving.

So true, there's a lot of risk in engaging with marine life.

Thanks for the compliment, Kathy. ☺️🙏

Thanks, Bob. I'm glad you like it. Cheers. 🍻

Thanks. It's incredible how many different ways marinelife practice the art of camouflage. Stonefish are no exception.

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Yes, they are. Spotting creatures like this takes a lot of practice. Thanks, Aine. ☺️

They are super intriguing. 💯

Thanks, Pepper. ☺️

Thanks, I've missed several opportunities, cloud cover being the number one culprit. You'll get another crack at it in three years. Best of luck, and clear skies. 🍀

You're welcome. I understand how you feel. I escape from it by practicing photography.

Can you see the stonefish's eyes and mouth? I found this one in very shallow water along the beach while exiting the dive site. Their 13 dorsal spines can inject the most potent venom of any fish, sometimes lethal.

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Thanks, Suz. ☺️

Thanks, Deb, it truly is a jewel. 💎

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Thanks, Joan. ☺️

Thanks, Vox, I appreciate the share and compliment. ☺️🙏

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Thanks, I'm glad you like it. ☺️🙏

Thanks, Florian, I'm glad you like it. ☺️🙏

Thank you. ☺️🙏

Thanks, Jamie. ☺️

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