Friendly Porcupine Fish

Posted by Russ Devan (New Hanover, United States) on 17 October 2009 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.

During a recent visit to an aquarium, I was intrigued by this porcupine fish that just hovered right in front of me on the other side of the glass, seemingly intrigued by my presence and interested in posing for my camera. So, I obliged him. He seemed to be smiling for the camera.

"The Master in the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play, his labor and his leisure, his mind and his body, his education and his recreation, his love and his religion. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence in whatever he does, leaving others to decide whether he is working or playing. To him he is always doing both."
- Zen Buddhist Text

Dan Creighton from Pottstown, United States

Totally cool. Like yoda with fins! I love it!!!

17 Oct 2009 5:37am

Mel from Bern, Switzerland

hehe, the best fishes :-)
nice captured!

17 Oct 2009 6:09am

Elora from Genoa, Italy

I love these guys! They really are friendly...my brother used to have one and he ate shrimp off a spoon. I swear!

17 Oct 2009 10:36am

Claudia from Illinois, United States

Oh, I love Puffers and Porcupines especially. He is a DOLL! :) Whenever I visit my friend's house, his puffer will spit water at me if he's hungry or want attention. Their personalities are amazing. Great shot. He made my day!

17 Oct 2009 2:13pm

Laurie from New Jersey, United States

He does look rather friendly.

19 Oct 2009 5:51pm

Nikon D200
1/640 second
F/2.0
ISO 400
50 mm

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