"A distinguishing feature of the Lionfish is its large fan-like pectoral fins. They are potentially dangerous, not only to the smaller fish the prey upon, but to humans, as well. The spines on its dorsal fins contain a strong poison, which is perhaps one reason they are totally unafraid of divers."
Photographed by Paul Janosi of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada in Waidroka Bay Resort, Viti Levu, Fiji in October, 1999, with Nikonos RS, 50mm Macro Lens, Nikonos SB105 Speedlight, Kodak Elite Chrome 100 film. |
