Stocky Hawkfish markings appear symmetrical, but aren’t quite. However, they do an excellent job of helping the fish to blend in as it waits, motionless, to snag passing prey. This fish was more patient than most. There was a swell running and it kept swishing me back and forth in front of the stoic fish, which was sheltered from the waves, and also wedged in with its pectoral fins.
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Great markings and so good at hiding. A serious face
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Serious and somewhat resigned to having humans bug it from time to time.
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Yes, that the face 😂
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Those Hawaiian waters are full of strange and wonderful things, Graham.
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That’s for sure.
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The markings almost look like shadows playing across its body. Good capture, Graham.
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They do blend in really well. When you’ve seen them often enough you start recognizing the shape.
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oh wow incredible markings, and what a face
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The markings are great and they do have that look about them most of the time.
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