JBGarrity Photography

The Lion Nebula Sh2-132 is a faint emission nebula located in the constellation of Cepheus. It’s 10,000 light years from earth. I captured it with my Askar FRA500 telescope, ZWO AM5 mount, and ASI2600MC Duo camera. 😊

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Thanks, I appreciate the compliment. Cheers. 🍻

Thanks, Gwydhel. ☺️🙏

Thanks, Liv, cheers. 🍻

I'm glad I could share them with you, Pepper. ☺️

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Thanks, Louise. ☺️

I've observed their behavior, and they are clearly more intelligent than other fish.

Thanks, I'm glad you like it. ☺️🙏

Mossy Tree Frogs will sit below the waterline, waiting to ambush their prey. They are both aquatic and arboreal, blending into their mossy environment.

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It's a good thing they weren't grizzlies. 😆

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Concerning the mouth, he needs to "turn that frown upside down." ☹️😆

Agreed, they are super cool. 😎

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I can't help but wonder how many marine creatures I have swam past, not recognizing they were there. 😆

An absolute must. One of the many rules of the open water course is to wear proper booties when diving.

So true, there's a lot of risk in engaging with marine life.

Thanks for the compliment, Kathy. ☺️🙏

Thanks, Bob. I'm glad you like it. Cheers. 🍻

Thanks. It's incredible how many different ways marinelife practice the art of camouflage. Stonefish are no exception.

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Yes, they are. Spotting creatures like this takes a lot of practice. Thanks, Aine. ☺️

They are super intriguing. 💯

Thanks, Pepper. ☺️

Thanks, I've missed several opportunities, cloud cover being the number one culprit. You'll get another crack at it in three years. Best of luck, and clear skies. 🍀

You're welcome. I understand how you feel. I escape from it by practicing photography.

Can you see the stonefish's eyes and mouth? I found this one in very shallow water along the beach while exiting the dive site. Their 13 dorsal spines can inject the most potent venom of any fish, sometimes lethal.

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Thanks, Suz. ☺️