Great Barrier Reef @ nationalgeographic.com

[an error occurred while processing this directive]

Kingdom of Coral

<< Back to Feature Page

View exclusive photographs and get the facts behind the frame.

Click to ZOOM IN >>

Where’s the Beef?
Photograph by David Doubilet

Voracious meat-eaters, two lizardfish keep their eyes out for a bite of fast food. Small fish and shrimps are particular favorites. These large-mouth fish often bury themselves in sand or mud and dart out to capture prey.

Camera: Nikon F4
Film Type: Fujichrome Velvia
Lens: 105mm macro lens
Speed and F-Stop: 1/15 @ f/16

Weather Conditions: N/A
Time of Day: N/A
Lighting Techniques: 2 strobes