CLOWNFISH

this clownfish, or anemonefish, is a very popular subject for underwaterphotography.

one of the reasons is that they are colourfull, and that the anemones that they live in are even more colourfull.

but an other reason , and that is a practical reason, is that they do not move away from the anemone, because the poison of the anemone, which they are resistant to,  protects them from preditors. as long as they are in the anemone, they are reasonably save. so the photographer can get very close as they do not swim away.

it may sound easier as it is now, cause they can hide inside the anemone, and than you can make beautiful pictures of the anemone, but unfortunately no fish.

but if you are patient enough, they will come out and your patience will be rewarded.

this picture was made in hurghada, egypt.

~ by diveduck on November 16, 2007.