Opsrey Clutching Rarely Seen Specklefin Midshipman
I have been photographing Osprey fishing for over five years and this is the first time I have ever seen or captured one with a rarely seen Specklefin Midshipman (Porichthys Myriaster), a bottom feeder that dwells at depths up to 500 feet. They have rows of shiny, pearly dots (photophores) on their head and body that resemble the brass buttons on a midshipman's uniform, hence its name. Marine biologists say the phosphores are luminescent and the Midshipman can turn them on or off at will while hunting for prey in the dark abyss. This photo was taken at sunset after waiting over seven hours on a blustery day and watching the male osprey return without a catch five times while its mate was incubating her eggs.
Huntington Beach, CA - USA
Sony a9ii, Sony 600GM f/4, Sony 1.4xTC (840mm).
EXIF: 1/2500sec, f/6.3, ISO 320, handheld, manual mode.
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