Lionfish
So beautiful and yet poisonous.

I really like this photo of this Lionfish. I took it at The Aquarium at Moody Gardens, Galveston, TX. I really like it because it turned out pretty good for the conditions. You cannot use flash at The Aquarium, and through glass many of my photos don't turn out like I want them to. The background of the photo turned out black, which I thought gave it a dramatic effect. And the Lionfish turned out in focus, somewhat difficult with no flash. In the immortal words of Bob Ross, some things are "happy accidents".

Journaling reads:
The Lionfish, also known as the Turkey, Dragon and Scorpion Fish, is famous for its stunning fins and spines. These spines are poisonous, and thus the fish must be handled with respect and care. The body is crossed vertically with dark brick red bands. The eye is hidden by the color pattern beneath a pair of hornlink growths. The first spines of the dorsal fin are patterned with light and dark markings.

Credits:
From Oscraps.com
BG:
Blue - Ashalee Wall Designs - "Give thanks"
Black - Melanie Colosimo - "Oh Happy Day " - A Collab Kit from the Designers at Oscraps

Elements:
Ashalee Wall Designs - "Give Thanks"

Blending Template: Merkeley Designs - "Fade Fun (shapes)"
Clipping Mask: Ashalee Wall Designs - "Undercover"
Overlay: Ashalee Wall Designs - "Playful Pixie Dust"

From: digitalscrapbookplace.com
Text Path: Designs by Lauren - "TextPaths 3"


A very special Thanks to: Ashalee Wall and Merkee of Merkeley Designs