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Dragon Eel

It's not often that one comes face to face with a dragon moray. These incredibly beautiful creatures are actually very shy and tend to steer clear of peopl...
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It's not often that one comes face to face with a dragon moray. These incredibly beautiful creatures are actually very shy and tend to steer clear of people. This is only the second time I've ever encountered one in my many years of diving. Needless to say, I was a very happy chappy when I got out the water.
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Aperture f/11 ISO 100 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 60/1

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