173 Hairy Frogfish

Antennarius striatus] Cars, Dumaguete, Philippines The hairy frogfish is one fish that is on every diver's critter list to find. They are super cool fish. Their talent to blend into their environment is truly amazing. I have had dive guides point them out, then showing me the underwater symbol for frogfish and it can take me many many moments to find what they are looking at. They sometimes have to point right next to it for me to make out the shape. When hunting, they stay very still. They push out their lures (which is like a fishing pole), dangling it, in hopes a fish tries to eat it. Once a fish is in close enough range, the frogfish leaps forward, mouth opens very wide and grabs him up. This 'grabbing' happens in fractions of a second. It is a very quick blur.  Size: up to 22 cm (~8-3/4 inches) Print Sizes available from 4x6 up to 40x60. Included with sizes 12x18 and larger, you get a silver metal box-style frame. If you wish a black metal box-style frame or a float mount system or a print only, (12x18 and larger), please put in your order notes. This photo image is made by infusing dyes directly into specially coated aluminum sheets. It has a glossy finish which produces colors that are very vibrant and the luminescence is breathtaking. The ultra-hard scratch-resistant surface is waterproof/weatherproof and can be cleaned easily with any commercial glass cleaner (avoid direct sunlight). It is then mounted on one inch thick aluminum frame. Comes with all the hardware to make it easy for you to put it right on your wall. How archival are Metal Prints? Images printed with the MetalPrints process will last for generations when displayed indoors and out of direct sunlight. Like any fine art print, MetalPrints should not be exposed to direct sunlight or high outdoor temperatures. MetalPrints have an additional benefit over giclee or photographic processes in that they are waterproof and have an ultra-hard scratch resistant coating. The archival value of a print should be judged not only by its resistance to degradation by U.V. light and ozone exposure, but also to moisture and surface damage. When these factors are brought into the equation, MetalPrints are an excellent way to preserve an image.