Smile for the Camera, Mr. Moray

Wordless Wednesday
Watery Wednesday

What: Close-up portrait of a Yellowmargin Moray eel (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus).

Where: I took this photo off the coast of Puako, on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Gymnothorax flavimarginatus[Click on the photo to enlarge.]

29 comments:

  1. Four-eyed-missyOctober 21, 2008 at 4:33 PM

    Hello, Mr. Moray... bye, Mr. Moray...

    Great to be back here in your blog, Bobbie :)

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  2. SandyCarlsonOctober 21, 2008 at 4:54 PM

    Now is that his serious face he's showing the camera or is it the demure and seductive one?

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  3. CK NgOctober 21, 2008 at 5:49 PM

    Great shot! You've done it again, Bobbie! Happy WW! :)

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  4. AnonymousOctober 21, 2008 at 5:55 PM

    Wow, very impressive! I've only seen one of these at the aquarium and couldn't get a good shot of it. This one is excellent... as usual. :-)

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  5. DeniseinVAOctober 21, 2008 at 6:11 PM

    Wow, what a wonderful capture. Just love this photo, thank you for sharing.

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  6. A Free ManOctober 21, 2008 at 6:12 PM

    I wouldn't want to see much more of that smile.

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  7. CarlettaOctober 21, 2008 at 6:22 PM

    Another beautiful image from underneath - great shot!
    I look forward to your Watery images.

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  8. ShannonOctober 21, 2008 at 8:07 PM

    Every time I see a moray at the aquarium I get the shivers. They are just a bit creepy, even though many have beautiful patterns. That is one creature I wouldn't want to meet in the wild!

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  9. AnonymousOctober 21, 2008 at 8:08 PM

    Wow! That's huge!! :)

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  10. TootieOctober 21, 2008 at 8:14 PM

    Was that guy as big as he looks in that photo? Scary! He looks a little shocked to see you too. :-)

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  11. IndraniOctober 21, 2008 at 8:21 PM

    He is looking at me!
    Wants to be my friend I guess!
    Beautiful close up!

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  12. GattinaOctober 21, 2008 at 8:32 PM

    I think it is the first time that a fish makes me laugh !!

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  13. AnonymousOctober 21, 2008 at 8:33 PM

    Very nice shot. This guy looks curious, not like the killers they are supposed to be. He needs to hire a new PR firm.

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  14. catsynthOctober 21, 2008 at 8:43 PM

    Some fish have very expressive faces. Almost looks like he's smiling.

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  15. jams o donnellOctober 21, 2008 at 8:44 PM

    Now that's a face only a mother could love! Superb shot as ever. Happy WW

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  16. AnonymousOctober 21, 2008 at 10:16 PM

    Awesome close up. And I couldn't agree more about divers covering themselves. Sadly, I haven't been diving in over 20 years. But I learned about fire coral in Seychelles the hard way.

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  17. EG CameraGirlOctober 21, 2008 at 11:34 PM

    I don't know if the moray is smiling or not, but it sure looks like it's looking at the camera!

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  18. RobinOctober 22, 2008 at 12:59 AM

    What a great face.

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  19. AmyOctober 22, 2008 at 2:05 AM

    My dd is afraid of these things. They are a little bit creepy, aren't they? Must be The Little Mermaid effect.

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  20. MaryOctober 22, 2008 at 2:20 AM

    Very close-up! He looks like he is smiling.

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  21. DNLeeOctober 22, 2008 at 6:18 AM

    morays always look intimadating. I love stopping by here each week.
    happy ww.

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  22. Amila SalgadoOctober 22, 2008 at 8:21 AM

    That deceptive grin! - WOW!!

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  23. Debbie@Like a RoseOctober 22, 2008 at 8:33 AM

    Oh my. I had to chuckle at the "click to enlarge" since I don't think I want to see him any larger! Great capture.

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  24. judi/GmjOctober 22, 2008 at 8:36 AM

    Why would I want to enlarge this????
    Scary enough just the way it is.:)
    You are a brave woman, my head goes in the water only by accident. I love to swim but head up only. :D

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  25. AnonymousOctober 22, 2008 at 10:25 AM

    Lovely -- looks like he's auditioning at a screen test.

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  26. Gill - That British WomanOctober 22, 2008 at 1:52 PM

    he has a stunned expression on him don't you think? LOL

    Gill in Canada

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  27. LoriOctober 23, 2008 at 4:33 PM

    That is one ugly fish...and such a close up view. You could have kissed it. I tried to leave a comment yesterday but my computer was being stupid but only with your blog. I thought I would try again today:) Happy WW my friend.

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  28. antigoniOctober 25, 2008 at 1:19 PM

    Awesome photo!

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  29. AnonymousOctober 26, 2008 at 6:48 AM

    WOW! Isn't that dangerous being so close? It looks scary to me!

    Thanks for your visit and Happy WW!

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Bobbie & Jerry