Maldives 2006: Photos 5

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More diving photos.

Lionfish, Pterois volitans, lurks under a coral outcrop.

Lionfish, Pterois volitans, lurks under a coral outcrop.  (105k)

Hard corals on the reef top at Kalughiri.

Hard corals on the reef top at Kalughiri.  (102k)

Blue reef fish hover over corals on top of the reef at Kalughiri.

Blue reef fish hover over corals on top of the reef at Kalughiri.  (117k)

Tassled scorpionfish, Scorpaenopsis oxycephala, partially illuminated by my buddy's torch.

Tassled scorpionfish, Scorpaenopsis oxycephala, partially illuminated by my buddy's torch.  (134k)

Another scorpionfish lies in wait for prey.

Another scorpionfish lies in wait for prey. (139k)

Another marvellously camouflaged Scorpionfish at Atabu Tilla.

Another marvellously camouflaged Scorpionfish at Atabu Tilla. (167k)

I didn't get close enough to this tiny yellow Leaf scorpionfish, Taenianotus triacanthus.

I didn't get close enough to this tiny yellow Leaf scorpionfish, Taenianotus triacanthus. (97k)

Another magnificent Magnificent sea anemone on the reeftop at Atabu Tilla.

Another magnificent Magnificent sea anemone on the reeftop at Atabu Tilla.  (149k)

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