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Bizarre Collection (#4)

Background imageBizarre Collection: Transparent ice formation on Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia, March 2012

Transparent ice formation on Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia, March 2012

Background imageBizarre Collection: Field of Giant plumrose anemones (Metridium giganteum) with a Snakelock anemone /

Field of Giant plumrose anemones (Metridium giganteum) with a Snakelock anemone / Crimson sea anemone (Cribrinopsis fernaldi) in foreground, Alaska, USA, Gulf of Alaska. Pacific ocean

Background imageBizarre Collection: Ladys slipper (Cypripedium calceolus) in flower, Camosciara Mounts, near Pescasseroli

Ladys slipper (Cypripedium calceolus) in flower, Camosciara Mounts, near Pescasseroli, Abruzzo, Italy, June

Background imageBizarre Collection: Silvery-cheeked Hornbill (Bycanistes brevis) close-up at zoo, occurs in East Africa

Silvery-cheeked Hornbill (Bycanistes brevis) close-up at zoo, occurs in East Africa

Background imageBizarre Collection: Golf-ball sized Painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) waiting to ambush prey disguised

Golf-ball sized Painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) waiting to ambush prey disguised as an orange sponge. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageBizarre Collection: Adult Western / Horsfields tarsier (Tarsius bancanus) in forest understorey at night

Adult Western / Horsfields tarsier (Tarsius bancanus) in forest understorey at night. Lowland dipterocarp rainforest, Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Background imageBizarre Collection: Female Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) perched close to its nest. Pousada Currupira d Araras

Female Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) perched close to its nest. Pousada Currupira d Araras, south west Brazil

Background imageBizarre Collection: Treehopper (Alchisme grossa) Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Treehopper (Alchisme grossa) Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Background imageBizarre Collection: Rear view of Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) in full display at the lek. Varanger, Finmark

Rear view of Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) in full display at the lek. Varanger, Finmark, Norway, May

Background imageBizarre Collection: Satellite male Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) in full display at the lek. Varanger, Finmark

Satellite male Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) in full display at the lek. Varanger, Finmark, Norway, May

Background imageBizarre Collection: Proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus), Sabah Malaysia, Borneo

Proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus), Sabah Malaysia, Borneo

Background imageBizarre Collection: Unau / two-toed sloth (Choloepus didactylus) portrait, French Guiana

Unau / two-toed sloth (Choloepus didactylus) portrait, French Guiana

Background imageBizarre Collection: Andean condor (Vultur gryphus), IUCN Near Threatened, captive

Andean condor (Vultur gryphus), IUCN Near Threatened, captive

Background imageBizarre Collection: California condor (Gymnogyps californianus), IUCN Critically Endangered, captive

California condor (Gymnogyps californianus), IUCN Critically Endangered, captive

Background imageBizarre Collection: Plumose anemones (Metridium senile) and common starfish (Asterias rubens) beneath

Plumose anemones (Metridium senile) and common starfish (Asterias rubens) beneath the sun in a Norwegian Fjord. Gulen, Bergen, Norway. North East Atlantic Ocean

Background imageBizarre Collection: Male King eider (Somateria spectabilis) displaying, Norway, February

Male King eider (Somateria spectabilis) displaying, Norway, February

Background imageBizarre Collection: Broad-nosed weevil (Compsus sp. ) about to take off with wing elytra raised and wings extended

Broad-nosed weevil (Compsus sp. ) about to take off with wing elytra raised and wings extended
Broad-nosed weevil (Compsus sp.) about to take off with wing elytra raised and wings extended, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Background imageBizarre Collection: White-tailed Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) being attacked by a Common Gull (Larus

White-tailed Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) being attacked by a Common Gull (Larus canus) in flight. Norway, July. Magic Moments book plate, page 51

Background imageBizarre Collection: Puss Moth (Cerura vinula), showing antennae, Derbyshire, UK. May

Puss Moth (Cerura vinula), showing antennae, Derbyshire, UK. May

Background imageBizarre Collection: Reticulate stargazer (Uranoscopus sp. ) emerging from the sand

Reticulate stargazer (Uranoscopus sp. ) emerging from the sand
Reticulate stargazer (Uranoscopus sp.) emerging from the sand. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageBizarre Collection: RF- Wide angle portrait of Hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) waiting to ambush

RF- Wide angle portrait of Hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) waiting to ambush prey on black sand slope. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Molucca Sea

Background imageBizarre Collection: Portrait of Paddle-flap scorpionfish (Rhinopias eschmeyeri) on rubble slope

Portrait of Paddle-flap scorpionfish (Rhinopias eschmeyeri) on rubble slope. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageBizarre Collection: Tassled anglerfish (Rhycherus filamentosus) is almost perfectly camouflaged as it

Tassled anglerfish (Rhycherus filamentosus) is almost perfectly camouflaged as it hides amongst marine life, waiting to ambush prey attracted to worm life lure

Background imageBizarre Collection: Spotted handfish (Brachionichthys hirsutus) portrait, Derwent River estuary, Hobart

Spotted handfish (Brachionichthys hirsutus) portrait, Derwent River estuary, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Background imageBizarre Collection: Hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) on a sandy seabed. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines

Hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) on a sandy seabed. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Background imageBizarre Collection: Mirrored portrait of a Weedy scorpionfish (Rhinopias frondosa)

Mirrored portrait of a Weedy scorpionfish (Rhinopias frondosa). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea. Digitally manipulated (the face is reflected down mid-line)

Background imageBizarre Collection: Cup fungus (Cookeina sp) Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Cup fungus (Cookeina sp) Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Background imageBizarre Collection: Female Tassled wobbegong shark (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon) rests alongside stand of Barrel sponges

Female Tassled wobbegong shark (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon) rests alongside stand of Barrel sponges (Xestospongia testudinaria) Blue Magic, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageBizarre Collection: Poitou donkey (Equus africanus asinus) with shaggy coat on the island Ile de Re, Charente-Maritime

Poitou donkey (Equus africanus asinus) with shaggy coat on the island Ile de Re, Charente-Maritime, France

Background imageBizarre Collection: Demoiselle crane (Anthropoides virgo) portrait, captive

Demoiselle crane (Anthropoides virgo) portrait, captive

Background imageBizarre Collection: A domestic pig (Sus scrofa domestica) swimming in the sea. Exuma Cays, Bahamas

A domestic pig (Sus scrofa domestica) swimming in the sea. Exuma Cays, Bahamas. Tropical West Atlantic Ocean. This family of pigs live on this beach in the Bahamas and enjoy swimming in the sea

Background imageBizarre Collection: Pelagic mollusc (Oxygyrus keraudreni), captive deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean

Pelagic mollusc (Oxygyrus keraudreni), captive deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde

Background imageBizarre Collection: Marine planktonic Copepod (Sapphirina sp

Marine planktonic Copepod (Sapphirina sp.) brightly coloured copepods. Deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive

Background imageBizarre Collection: Tropical pelagic cod / Arrowtail (Melanonus zugmayeri) deep sea fish from Atlantic

Tropical pelagic cod / Arrowtail (Melanonus zugmayeri) deep sea fish from Atlantic Ocean close to Cape Verde. Captive

Background imageBizarre Collection: Juvenile deep water pelagic octopus (Vitreledonella richardi) semi-translucent species

Juvenile deep water pelagic octopus (Vitreledonella richardi) semi-translucent species, from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive

Background imageBizarre Collection: Pacific hatchetfish (Argyropelecus affinis) portrait

Pacific hatchetfish (Argyropelecus affinis) portrait

Background imageBizarre Collection: Deepsea squid from midwater catch 195-498m, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Deepsea squid from midwater catch 195-498m, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Background imageBizarre Collection: Water cascading over naturally formed tufa dam

Water cascading over naturally formed tufa dam. Tufa is a kind of limestone, formed from the precipitation of carbonate minerals which builds up around mosses

Background imageBizarre Collection: Booby (Sula nebouxii) looking at camera underwater, Galapagos Island

Booby (Sula nebouxii) looking at camera underwater, Galapagos Island

Background imageBizarre Collection: Red-legged Seriema (Cariama cristata) portrait, captive, Apenheul Park, Netherlands

Red-legged Seriema (Cariama cristata) portrait, captive, Apenheul Park, Netherlands

Background imageBizarre Collection: Las Gralarias Glassfrog (Nymphargus lasgralarias) spawn with tadpoles developing

Las Gralarias Glassfrog (Nymphargus lasgralarias) spawn with tadpoles developing in eggs hanging from leaf, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Background imageBizarre Collection: Variegated lizardfish (Synodus variegatus), Bismarck Sea, Vitu Islands, West New Britain

Variegated lizardfish (Synodus variegatus), Bismarck Sea, Vitu Islands, West New Britain, Papua New Guinea

Background imageBizarre Collection: RF- Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) swimming in a spiral movement, Sandy Ridge

RF- Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) swimming in a spiral movement, Sandy Ridge, Little Bahama Bank. Bahamas

Background imageBizarre Collection: Slime mould (Stemonitopsis typhina) sporangia growing on edge of bark, Buckinghamshire, England

Slime mould (Stemonitopsis typhina) sporangia growing on edge of bark, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. November. Focus stacked

Background imageBizarre Collection: Slime mould (Metatrichia floriformis) line of sporangia split open and releasing spores

Slime mould (Metatrichia floriformis) line of sporangia split open and releasing spores, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. January. Focus stacked

Background imageBizarre Collection: Peacock katydid (Pterochroza ocellata) in defensive posture, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Peacock katydid (Pterochroza ocellata) in defensive posture, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Background imageBizarre Collection: Large group of Slime mould (Stemonitis flavogenita) sporangia changing to orange

Large group of Slime mould (Stemonitis flavogenita) sporangia changing to orange, beginning to mature on Oak (Quercus sp) log. Hertfordshire, England, UK. September. Focus Stacked

Background imageBizarre Collection: Three immature Slime mould (Lamproderma arcyrionema) sporangia, around one millimeter tall

Three immature Slime mould (Lamproderma arcyrionema) sporangia, around one millimeter tall, beginning to mature. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. August. Focus Stacked



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