Beautiful 16 ft Hobie on a Goldilocks day in the Keys.
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Beautiful 16 ft Hobie on a Goldilocks day in the Keys.
The porcupinefish looks similar to its relative, the balloonfish, but its body is uniformly grayish-tan, speckled evenly with black spots, with a white belly. The spines all over its body are modified scales, and when it’s threatened, it intakes water, puffing up and making the spikes stand out.
It prefers living alone near reefs, caves or ledges, hunting crustaceans and molusks at night. It can grow up to 36 inches, but is usually found as an adult at around 16 inches. Because it secretes a toxin, it’s not considered a food catch, but some are caught for the aquarium trade.
The porcupinefish looks similar to its relative, the balloonfish, but its body is uniformly grayish-tan, speckled evenly with black spots, with a white belly. The spines all over its body are modified scales, and when it’s threatened, it intakes water, puffing up and making the spikes stand out.
It prefers living alone near reefs, caves or ledges, hunting crustaceans and molusks at night. It can grow up to 36 inches, but is usually found as an adult at around 16 inches. Because it secretes a toxin, it’s not considered a food catch, but some are caught for the aquarium trade.
According to my limited research this is a Stonefish which is considered to be the most venomous native fish in the Florida Keys. I'm sure one of my marine biologist friends can correct me if I am wrong but this also looks very similar to a Spotted Scorpion fish.
The venomous spines are defensive in nature and are more dangerous to someone stepping into the ocean or being a careless snorkeler in shallow water. They can be seen in water up to 150 feet.
According to my limited research this is a Stonefish which is considered to be the most venomous native fish in the Florida Keys. I'm sure one of my marine biologist friends can correct me if I am wrong but this also looks very similar to a Spotted Scorpion fish.
The venomous spines are defensive in nature and are more dangerous to someone stepping into the ocean or being a careless snorkeler in shallow water. They can be seen in water up to 150 feet.
According to my limited research this is a Stonefish which is considered to be the most venomous native fish in the Florida Keys. I'm sure one of my marine biologist friends can correct me if I am wrong but this also looks very similar to a Spotted Scorpion fish.
The venomous spines are defensive in nature and are more dangerous to someone stepping into the ocean or being a careless snorkeler in shallow water. They can be seen in water up to 150 feet.
According to my limited research this is a Stonefish which is considered to be the most venomous native fish in the Florida Keys. I'm sure one of my marine biologist friends can correct me if I am wrong but this also looks very similar to a Spotted Scorpion fish.
The venomous spines are defensive in nature and are more dangerous to someone stepping into the ocean or being a careless snorkeler in shallow water. They can be seen in water up to 150 feet.
According to my limited research this is a Stonefish which is considered to be the most venomous native fish in the Florida Keys. I'm sure one of my marine biologist friends can correct me if I am wrong but this also looks very similar to a Spotted Scorpion fish.
The venomous spines are defensive in nature and are more dangerous to someone stepping into the ocean or being a careless snorkeler in shallow water. They can be seen in water up to 150 feet.
According to my limited research this is a Stonefish which is considered to be the most venomous native fish in the Florida Keys. I'm sure one of my marine biologist friends can correct me if I am wrong but this also looks very similar to a Spotted Scorpion fish.
The venomous spines are defensive in nature and are more dangerous to someone stepping into the ocean or being a careless snorkeler in shallow water. They can be seen in water up to 150 feet.
Our dock is secure thanks to the diligence of this orange man.
During a voyage on the Yankee Freedom Ferry while docking at Fort Jefferson in Dry Tortugas National Park, the view extended southwest to the South Coaling Dock Ruins. But what also drew me into this image was the turquoise and deep blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico that extended from there across the image to a distant horizon.
This photograph captures a picturesque vista within Dry Tortugas National Park with a setting to the west. The image was taken from the roof and upper sections of Fort Jefferson, offering a panoramic view of that with a canon emplacement, Gulf of Mexico, and a distant Loggerhead Lighthouse and Key. I liked the composition with the blues of the Gulf of Mexico and skies above being that color contrast to complement the image with earth-tones present in the lower portion.
Taken in the Florida Keys, at Key West!! Hope your day has had blessings and hope!! Hope in Christ will never dissapoint! Thanks for stopping by!!!
Windley Key Geological Site, Florida Keys
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While on the Yankee Freedom Ferry Ride and docking at Fort Jefferson in Dry Tortugas National Park. The view is looking to the northeast to tern birds flying about and nesting in a grove of small trees and bushes along Bush Key. My thought in composing this image was to simply capture the birds flying about and then see what patterns I might have in the images to catch the eye. I used the subject detection for birds on my Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera to bring as much to my front with the birds in focus.
I cloned out some of the wildlife protection fence posts out later in post production along with making some adjustments to bring out the contrast, saturation and brightness I wanted for the final image.
"I want to get to Key West and get away from it all."
-- Ernest Hemingway (American novelist, short-story writer and journalist known for an economical, understated style that influenced later 20th-century writers and who has been romanticized for his adventurous lifestyle and outspoken, blunt public image)
-- Technical Information (or Nerdy Stuff) --
‧ Camera - Nikon D7200 (handheld)
‧ Lens – Nikkor 18-300mm Zoom
‧ ISO – 100
‧ Aperture – f/3.8
‧ Exposure – 3 seconds
‧ Focal Length – 21mm
The original RAW file was processed with Adobe Camera Raw and final adjustments were made with Photoshop CS6.
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A setting looking to the northeast while taking in views within Fort Jefferson with the bricked walls and walkways. This is in Dry Tortugas National Park.
While exploring Fort Jefferson in Dry Tortugas National Park, I took some time to enjoy a few strolls along the seawall path. The view is looking to the south with the waters of Gulf of Mexico extending beyond. This scenic viewpoint is a popular image capture spot for visitors to this national park, as I found on Flickr, Instagram, and other sites.
While walking around and exploring the Bush Key portion of Dry Tortugas National Park. The view is looking to the north-northeast to some nearby bushes and small trees that a multitude of tern birds were flying about and nesting. My thought in composing this image was to focus on the birds flying about above while letting the autofocus on my Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera follow the birds flying around with bird subject detection. I figured I could then find the images that had the best pattern of birds flying about.