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Photo #13370654

Published: 25 feb, 2026

Nikon Z7AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED1/200f/32ISO 200105 mm

Luis Arpa

Hospitalet, Spain

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This photograph captures the eye of a Weedy Scorpionfish (Rhinopias frondosa) in the Lembeh Strait, Indonesia, taken in 2025. Rather than showing the full fish, the image isolates its intricate ocular structure—an ornate mix of pigment, texture, and micro-fronds that help the predator remain perfectly camouflaged among algae and rubble.

The photo is meaningful because Rhinopias species rely heavily on camouflage, and their eyes are often the only visible feature that reveals their presence. Documenting this detail highlights the evolutionary balance between concealment and the need for precise visual targeting when ambushing prey.

The fish remained motionless, exhibiting typical cryptic behavior, allowing me to approach with minimal disturbance. Lighting was shaped carefully to illuminate the eye without revealing the surrounding body, preserving both the fish’s camouflage and its natural behavior.

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