Comments on The Right Blue: Close-up of a Little Lionfish with a Big Eye

Beautiful image and subject Bobbie, the eye is pre...

2008-11-18T04:42:00.000-10:00

Beautiful image and subject Bobbie, the eye is pretty amazing in this, well done !!

Beautiful... trying not to be jealous!

2008-11-15T22:45:00.000-10:00

Beautiful... trying not to be jealous!

That eye looks just like the eyes of some of the p...

2008-11-15T07:02:00.000-10:00

That eye looks just like the eyes of some of the people in my photos! lol. Another great shot.

@ Lori - This a a fish we don't want to pet. The ...

2008-11-13T18:19:00.000-10:00

@ Lori - This a a fish we don't want to pet. The spines in his fins are venomous, and if you got poked by one, I understand the pain from the venom is excruciating. So, we never attempt to handle these guys -- just take their picture. ;-}

@ Becky and Gary - Seeing better might be a reason why this fish has a big eye. Good thinking.

@ Antigoni - I'm going to look at your blog now. Thanks.

@ Pua - I didn't see the show you mentioned, but yes, this fish has very serious venom in his spines. But don't worry. He doesn't attack. He just sits there, waiting for prey to come by. The venomous spines prevent bigger fish from eating HIM. Also, you would not be likely to see this fish at snorkeling depths, although there are one or two other fish in the same family (scorpionfish) that you could see in shallow water every now and then.

Just remember: don't try to pick up ANY fish unless you know exactly what it is. And when you are wading in the water, be careful where you step.

And now your questions have given me an idea for a later post, so thanks for that! :-D

Bobbie

I love the Lion fish! It's one of my favorites - i...

2008-11-13T07:08:00.000-10:00

I love the Lion fish! It's one of my favorites - in aquariums that is. Just watched last night the 'Big Sting' on the science channel and guess what there was my 'dear' lion fish.

The guy who was stung by it when cleaning his aquarium said it was the worst pain he ever experienced in his life. Worse than pain from kidney stones!!!

So Bobbie what's the news about this Puako lion fish? How poisonous is he? I definitely would not like to meet him in the nice warm ocean waters at Puako!

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2008-11-13T05:52:00.000-10:00

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Wow, that eye is big. Does it help this fish to se...

2008-11-13T00:54:00.000-10:00

Wow, that eye is big. Does it help this fish to see better in the dark?
I thought Lionfish were poisoneous? ?
Terrific shot!

Look at those red eyes!! Yikes...I bet it hurts wh...

2008-11-12T17:58:00.000-10:00

Look at those red eyes!! Yikes...I bet it hurts when you pet him too;) Happy WW and thanks for stopping by.

Thanks, everyone, for visiting and for the feedbac...

2008-11-12T17:15:00.000-10:00

Thanks, everyone, for visiting and for the feedback.

@ CK - I shoot fish; you shoot 'birds' very well. ;-}

@ 2Sweet - Your aquarium shots are much better than many underwater shots I've seen. Keep up the good work, and DON'T apologize for any of your photos. You really produce great stuff!

@ Antigoni - This fish is related to scorpion fish. They are in the same family.

@ Jim - Thanks, and glad you liked the pregnant shark, too.

@ Robin - Yes, it is a bit different from the ones in the Red Sea. I know the ones you are referring to. I have photographed two species in the Red Sea. One of these days I'll put them up here.

@ Danielle (DNLee) I did vote for you, and I hope everyone else does, too. I'll pass the word.

@ Tabib -- Only an MD would make a comment like that. You are telling on yourself. :-D

Bobbie

Great close-up picture, with conjuctivitis!

2008-11-12T15:37:00.000-10:00

Great close-up picture, with conjuctivitis!

Looks like it just got electrocuted! ;p

2008-11-12T12:58:00.000-10:00

Looks like it just got electrocuted! ;p

What an interesting creature!

2008-11-12T12:56:00.000-10:00

What an interesting creature!

Very cool blog you have here - refreshingly differ...

2008-11-12T12:20:00.000-10:00

Very cool blog you have here - refreshingly different. And all the water images are so soothing - although that lion fish doesn't look very calm! Here is our WW...

I learn so much from your Wordless Wednesday posts...

2008-11-12T11:18:00.000-10:00

I learn so much from your Wordless Wednesday posts!

Great shot, although the spines look like the coul...

2008-11-12T07:50:00.000-10:00

Great shot, although the spines look like the could be painful.

Oh wow! The fish is so unique! I like the spike on...

2008-11-12T07:04:00.000-10:00

Oh wow! The fish is so unique! I like the spike on his back and color too.

That is one cool looking fish!

2008-11-12T06:10:00.000-10:00

That is one cool looking fish!

Oh gorgeous!!

2008-11-12T04:48:00.000-10:00

Oh gorgeous!!

as usual, always great shots.

Happy WW. Ch...

2008-11-12T04:44:00.000-10:00

as usual, always great shots.

Happy WW. Check out my Scenes of Autumn and Vote for me. I’m a finalist in a Blogging Scholarship. Visit this link and select Danielle Lee.

Thank You very much.

Unusual. Great photograph!

2008-11-12T04:26:00.000-10:00

Unusual. Great photograph!

That's a great shot of the interesting fish. The d...

2008-11-12T02:56:00.000-10:00

That's a great shot of the interesting fish. The detail on its eye is amazing. Thanks for the birthday wishes.

Great photo. The color change is interesting.

2008-11-12T01:43:00.000-10:00

Great photo. The color change is interesting.

Great idea for a shot. Thanks for sharing!

2008-11-12T01:33:00.000-10:00
Great idea for a shot. Thanks for sharing!

Cheers!
Regina In Pictures

That looks a bit different from the lionfish we se...

2008-11-12T00:55:00.000-10:00

That looks a bit different from the lionfish we see in the Red Sea. Is it, or is it just that big red eye?

Bobby, this is a nice fish! You have shown us soo...

2008-11-12T00:35:00.000-10:00

Bobby, this is a nice fish! You have shown us soooooo many. I was peeking at the list you gave yesterday and peeked at the pregnant shark post. Thank you.

Happy WW! I am finding that at least in the Phillipines and in Singapore MacDonald's does delivery also.
I used to be amazed at the pizza delivery in California, now it is worldwide.
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Comments on The Right Blue: Close-up of a Little Lionfish with a Big Eye

Beautiful image and subject Bobbie, the eye is pre...

Beautiful... trying not to be jealous!

That eye looks just like the eyes of some of the p...

@ Lori - This a a fish we don't want to pet. The ...

I love the Lion fish! It's one of my favorites - i...

I have an award for you for both blogs. Visit my b...

Wow, that eye is big. Does it help this fish to se...

Look at those red eyes!! Yikes...I bet it hurts wh...

Thanks, everyone, for visiting and for the feedbac...

Great close-up picture, with conjuctivitis!

Looks like it just got electrocuted! ;p

What an interesting creature!

Very cool blog you have here - refreshingly differ...

I learn so much from your Wordless Wednesday posts...

Great shot, although the spines look like the coul...

Oh wow! The fish is so unique! I like the spike on...

That is one cool looking fish!

Oh gorgeous!!

as usual, always great shots.Happy WW. Ch...

Unusual. Great photograph!

That's a great shot of the interesting fish. The d...

Great photo. The color change is interesting.

Great idea for a shot. Thanks for sharing! 2008-11-12T01:33:00.000-10:00 Great idea for a shot. Thanks for sharing!Cheers!Regina In Pictures

That looks a bit different from the lionfish we se...

Bobby, this is a nice fish! You have shown us soo...

as usual, always great shots.

Happy WW. Ch...

Great idea for a shot. Thanks for sharing!

2008-11-12T01:33:00.000-10:00
Great idea for a shot. Thanks for sharing!

Cheers!
Regina In Pictures