Inspiring Photo: Fin Fatale #9582137

Fin Fatale

Uploaded: December 21, 2009

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Resubmitted March 2010

~Lion Fish~

Entered into DD

So many beautiful, colorful fins but it's those venomous top dorsal spines you have to watch out for! (Altho, contrary to popular belief, the venom of the lion fish is usually not fatal to human beings but it will make you very sick.) Photo taken at the Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, TX.

Been absent for a while - besides the usual holiday rush, both of our mothers (ages 90 and 93) had bad cases of laryngitis plus chest colds -both are on the mend now, thankfully! Have missed many of your wonderful photos - I'll try to catch up!

Happy Holidays Everyone and the very best to all of you in 2010!!!

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

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Agnes Fegan December 21, 2009

Wonderful capture and details! Glad the moms are on the mend. My mother-in-law is right in the middle at 91!

Happy Holidays to you too Valarie! #1218241

Gord MacEachern December 21, 2009

Superb capture of this guy Valarie, colors and detail are awesome. Glad to hear the venom is not "usually" deadly lol..
Nice to hear that your mothers are doing well, Texas must be a healthy climate. #8236814

Tammy M. Anderson December 21, 2009

Details, clarity and colors are superb, Valarie. Glad the mothers are feeling better and Merry Christmas!!! #8236816

Courtenay Vanderbilt December 21, 2009

Stunning capture and treatment, Valarie! These fish are just so gorgeous! Glad to hear you guys are OK! #8236825

Michelle Alton December 21, 2009

A spectacular aquarium shot, Valarie!
Beautiful. Whatever holidays you are celebrating, I wish you warmth (even though it's not SO cold where you are), joy, light, and a wonderful and prosperous New Year. [Prosperous might be tough for a while in the U.S.] #8236826

Amy M. Wilson December 21, 2009

Gorgeous comp, colors, details and love the title, Valarie!! So glad your mom's are on the mend, I'm wishing you all a wonderfully blessed holiday season filled with lots of love! #8236829

Jim Huffield December 21, 2009

Stunning work, Valarie. Jim #8236991

Jack Ryan December 21, 2009

Awesome...wonderful detail and color...and a very clever title...excellent photo. #8237040

Robert Jensen December 21, 2009 1

Superb - I hope to see this as a winner this month #8237077

Ron McEwan December 21, 2009

Beautiful shot Valarie, looks like it came out of a National Geographic. #8237081

Nina Shields December 21, 2009

Valerie, first of all, I hope your Mothers' are on the mend and are healing up quickly, heading towards restored health! The photo is amazing as I've always found any type of aquarium shooting very challenging; Congratulations, in advance, for this image, worthy of much recognition! #8237160

Carol L. Fowler December 21, 2009

Great shot. These guys are difficult to capture through the glass but you did a marvelous job. Hope everyone is getting better and Merry Christmas to the whole clan! #8237173

Cathy Barrows December 21, 2009

i love these beautiful guys...we have a new exhibit of these at the ga aquarium...they are amazing #8237210

Gina Cormier December 21, 2009

Another magnificent image!! I tried to shoot fish but...didn't get any that I like. They swim around too much!! lol

Love the title... #8237247

Kathleen Rinker December 21, 2009

Awesome image!! #8237313

Ann Coates December 21, 2009

You mentioned about my duck expressions.
Well, look at the expression on this beautiful guy's face. This is outstanding Valarie. I am sure we will see this again. I'm glad to hear your mothers are on the mend. Wishing you and your family a happy and relaxing christmas and all the best for 2010. #8237474

December 21, 2009

Beautiful capture,realy love the detail and color,Valarie,hope everthing go OK,and also have a Merry Christmass and a Happy New Year!! #8237593

Douglas Pignet December 21, 2009

Wonderful shot Val, hoipe to see this one again,Doug #8237650

Hal Bambrick December 21, 2009

Very NICE Capture!!,Hope Everybody is Well!!!!!. #8237712

Ellen Hodges December 21, 2009

Outstanding capture, Val! Awesome color and comp! Super, super work! #8237746

Ellen Hodges December 21, 2009

Outstanding capture, Val! Awesome color and comp! Super, super work! #8237747

Ellen Hodges December 21, 2009

Added to favs! (sorry for duplicate post) #8237751

Ken R. Frischkorn December 21, 2009

Awesome photo with beautiful color and clarity. #8237835

Jim Baines December 21, 2009

Ahhh, Texanna, one of my favorite exhibits at Cameron Park! Just love the lighting, sharp crisp details and the perfect background! Did you have snorkel and flippers? I trust you and all your family are on the mend! Merry Christmas .. be safe! #8238226

Patricia Seidler December 21, 2009

Fabulous detail, color, and title Valarie. #8238314

Sam Britt December 21, 2009

Terrific detail, color & lighting, Val. I wish your moms a speedy recovery! #8238557

Julianne Bradford December 21, 2009

How wonderful to have both mom's. I'm with Samantha..a speedy recovery to both mom's and wonderful holidays and a healthy New Year! #8238699

Julie Burnett December 22, 2009

Gorgeous capture, Val!! The colors and composition are outstanding!! Merry Christmas!! And I'm very happy the mom's are on the mend! #8239047

Tommy E. Burgess December 22, 2009

Stunning capture with superb details, colors, and composition Valarie!! But I'm still afraid to go in the water lol. #8239128

Maria A. Gonzalez December 22, 2009

Hi Val...My wish for the best for you and your family for the holiday and a speedy recovery of the moms on the mend..Celebrate,my friend....
Beautiful close-up with amazing detail and clarity...Excellent work with this one,it is awesome...The colors and composition are amazing too.WTG. #8239129

Nancy J. Locke December 22, 2009

{{{HUGS}}} for your family, Valarie. I pray your moms are better soon.

A MASTERPIECE!!! Beautiful capture.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, dear friend.

Nancy J Locke #8239264

Marty Straub December 22, 2009

What a scarry looking creature, and you did a fine job capturing all of its interesting detail, Valarie. Yes, I've been out awhile, too, but have missed your personality. It's like coming to school and looking over to see your empty desk again. 90 and 93!? #8239788

Val Feldman December 23, 2009

Thank you all for your comments on this one - as always, your stopping by and taking the time to comment is always appreciated! Happy Holidays!!! ~Val #8241558

Karen Bacon December 27, 2009

This is fabulous Valerie! I tried so hard to get a sharp image of one these guys recently-but it did'nt happen.Great job on this difficult capture! #8249100

Dianna Murphy December 27, 2009

Glad everyone is on the mend! Beautiful image. They say a sting from these guys equals the pain of child birth! That's pretty scary! #8249254

Patti Coblentz December 27, 2009

This is absolutely beautiful, Valatie...such sharp details, vivid colors, and lovely movement...fabulous work!

Happy New Year to you and your family :)
Patti #8250467

Thomas E. Hinds December 29, 2009

Stunning colors, Valerie! Terrific capture of this beautiful but poisonous fish! I like all of his spines and fins! #8254731

Robert R. Goodman April 18, 2010

A big Congratulations Valarie!!! #8544814

Patti Coblentz April 18, 2010

This is so fantastic...congratulations, Valarie!

Patti #8545221

Jeana Clark April 18, 2010

WOWZERS!!!!! Great Shot Val!!
Congratulations on
this Awesome finalist!!!
~J~ #8546069

Laura E. Swan April 18, 2010
Good Lord Woman! You have gotten 6 finalists in ONE MONTH!? HA! I just thought I'd mosey on over and look to see if you had gotten one this month...Nearly fainted! So impressive and to think you even talk to a little peon like me! :)
HUGE CONGRATS for ALL of your beautiful images!!! You have a high standard of excellence and it shows!
-Laura :) #8546682

Julie Burnett April 19, 2010
I do believe Laura said it all, Val!! HUGE congrats once more!! #8547417

Amy M. Wilson April 19, 2010
A truly wonderful month for you and so well deserved... another fabulous Finalist, my friend!!! WTG Valarie!!! #8550041

April 19, 2010
Very colorful and artistic! #8550975

Sam Britt April 19, 2010
Big Congratulations on this terrific finalist, Val! #8551034

Patrick Rouzes April 19, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Valarie! WTG! #8551078

Nancyj E. Hovey April 19, 2010
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your FINALISTs! 8o) #8551261

Courtenay Vanderbilt April 19, 2010
Big Congrats on this beauty, Valarie! #8552257

Ann Coates April 20, 2010
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Valarie. #8553225

Dianna Murphy April 20, 2010
Wow girl, great month! So happy for you. You know I'm you're biggest fan! #8554184

Carrie M. Groseclose April 20, 2010
Congratulations Valarie on your awesome WINNER!! #8555327

Carol L. Fowler April 20, 2010
Here you go AGAIN! WIN! #8555397

Robert R. Goodman April 20, 2010
Congratulations on this beautiful win to,Valarie!!! #8555438

Maria A. Gonzalez April 20, 2010
Congratulations,Val..Awesome image and amazing detail...Felicidades on your Second Place Winner...Very well done... #8555445

Julie Burnett April 20, 2010
Why am I not surprised to see you here again, Cuz???? CONGRATS on this spectacular gold winner!!! :) #8555490

Linda D. Lester April 20, 2010
Awesome....Congratulations!!!!!!! :) #8555557

Monnie Ryan April 20, 2010
Absolutely fantastic image, Valarie -- congratulations once again! #8555720

Amy M. Wilson April 20, 2010
You go, girl!!! HUGE congratulations on your fantastic win, Valarie!!! #8555910

Val Feldman April 20, 2010
Thank you all so very much for your kind words and encouragement....I'm a happy camper tonight! Thanks again - you are all THE BEST!!! ~Val #8556060

Renee Doyle April 20, 2010
Double Gold!!! That is awesome!! Huge congrats once more Valarie!! #8556269

Julianne Bradford April 20, 2010
A double congratulations for this great winner Valarie! #8556502

Tommy E. Burgess April 20, 2010
Huge congratulations on your stunning winner Valarie!!! #8556641

Usman M. Bajwa April 21, 2010
CONGRATZ. on your Golden Win, Val.
UB. #8557031

Ron McEwan April 21, 2010
You are racking in the chips this month, congrats on another beauty Valarie #8557684

Gina Cormier April 21, 2010
WOWIE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats Val!!!!!!!!! So happy for you. Bet you;re glad you resubmitted this again!! lol #8557786

Margaret R. Barry April 21, 2010
Congratulations on another fantastic winner, Valarie! #8557823

Patrick Rouzes April 21, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible Winner, Valarie! WTG! #8558156

Gord MacEachern April 21, 2010
Another very well deserved GOLD Valarie!!! #8558492

Jean-Pierre Ducondi April 21, 2010
Congrats again. WTG.
JP #8558646

Debra R. Harder April 21, 2010
WTG, Valarie! Huge congratulations on this brilliant and outstanding GOLD WINNER! Deb #8558935

David M. Montero April 21, 2010
Another Big congratulations Valarie!!! Beautiful capture and fitting title. Well done! #8559243

Lana Arcemont April 21, 2010
Again, Huge Congratulations, on the Gold! #8559273

Gail Vitikacs April 21, 2010
Incredible details! Congratulations! #8559666

Carol Eade April 21, 2010
Another congratulations, Valarie! #8560095

Ann Coates April 21, 2010
Congratulations again Valarie, another stunning winner. #8560340

Val Feldman April 22, 2010
Thank you all...from the bottom of this ol' heart...you're all the best!!! ~Val #8562547

Erica Murphy April 22, 2010
Congratulations to you on this wonderful winner Valarie! #8562661

Courtenay Vanderbilt April 23, 2010
Big Congratulations, Valarie! Well deserved! #8564690

Anne McKinnell April 24, 2010
Beautiful! Congratulations on your win! #8566587

Emile Abbott March 10, 2016
Congratulations Val on your Best of the Best in 20 years. #11444819

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