"When going to the dentist is just as terrifying for the dentist"

Giving a big stretch after a thorough cleaning by a bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus), a Coral grouper (Cephalopholis miniata) looks far more intimidating than its usual lazy, bored self.

Island #5, Similan marine park, Thailand

27/02/2023

[Sony A7R IV, 90mm]

 

"Sometimes, someone is obviously covered in red flags"

Much like The Joker and Harley Quin, a mated pair of Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera picta) are vividly coloured, and have a close relationship centered around love and murder. While every carnivore kills to eat, most are opportunistic hunters or proper predators, stalking and hunting their prey for a quick kill. Harlequin shrimp are the creepy couple who drag strangers (sea stars) into their lair and slowly torture them.

Richelieu Rock, Thailand

3/03/2023

[Sony A7R IV, 90mm macro, AOI +12.5 diopter]