Denecli Photography

The redcoat squirrelfish is actually at home in tropical waters. However, due to the Suez Canal, it has migrated to the Mediterranean. The migration of the marine species through the Suez Canal is called "Lessepian migration" named after Ferdinand de Lesseps, the French developer of the Canal.

A sponge in the Aegean Sea, Bodrum. Although sponges lack organs and true tissues, they are actually immobile aquatic animals. There are approximately 5000 described sponge species, found in all seas.

Portrait of a Mediterranean Moray a.k.a Roman Eel as it was a fine delicacy for the ancient Romans. They may attack humans only when disturbed.

"Lady with a glass of wine after a serenade"

The Swan are one of the largest waterfowl and among the largest flying birds in the world.

Pelecanus thagus, a.k.a Peruvian Pelican.
Samsung NX3000, Pacific Coast, Peru

Czech men portraits from a folk celebration in Karlovy Vary.

The eyespots on the wings of butterflies are to protect them from potential predators. This automimicry misdirects predators such as birds and jumping spiders.

Polina