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Piranha


Piranha
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Copyright: Quentin Donze (Quentin) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 31 W: 0 N: 24] (139)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-05-10
Categories: Fish
Camera: Canon PowerShot A80
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/25 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Underwater Wonder World 2 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-10-03 11:59
Viewed: 5178
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
Photo taken in the vivarium of Chaux-de-Fonds.

The Piranha

From the 16th century, the conquistadors who dashed in the conquest of South America made of the piranha a mythical animal.
The piranha was described as a perfect machine to kill a cannibal thirsting for blood and an eater of man.
Since this predator continues to fascinate us and to feed the fantasies. But is the reality of the fish "eater of man" as high as the myth?

There are several sorts of piranhas among them five are really dangerous for the man. Among the most dangerous we can quote Serrasalmus piranha and Serrasalmus natteri.
The size of piranhas varies between 15 and 60 cms according to the sorts.
What fascinates most at this predator is his mouth. She is in the form of pincers and armed of powerful jaws in the prominent bottom.
His teeth sharp as razor blades are slightly curved. It is thanks to this particular shape that piranhas can tear away fragments of flesh to their victims.
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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2009 W: 122 N: 2581] (8424)
  • [2005-10-03 12:34]

very good shot Quentin,
realy nice composition, good clear, good colours and realy a good photo for an aqaurium.
good job, with my compliments.
gr. Jaap

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  • Toni Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 403 W: 2 N: 316] (2034)
  • [2005-10-03 15:59]

Je ne savais pas que c'était si dangereux de se baigner à La Chaux. Belle composition et excellents détails à travers le verre. La lumière est sympa aussi.
Salutations Toni

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  • chiliu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1494 W: 0 N: 1175] (6494)
  • [2005-10-03 21:25]

Excellent shot, Quentin
Very sharp and clear, good colour and frame.
Well done and thanks for sharing!

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2005-10-04 1:42]

je suis content de voir cette photo de qualité. Je n'avais jamais vu ce célèbre poisson. Compliments et merci Quentin.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3064 W: 231 N: 6154] (21022)
  • [2005-10-04 2:04]

Very sharp picture of a piranha, a rare post on TN. Excellent focus and exposure bring out the details very well. Great job and TFS. : )

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2005-10-04 4:10]

Hello Quentin!
Wonderful close up of piranha.Clear details,POV,colors,lighting and composition are excellent.TFS...:-)

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3316 W: 149 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2005-10-04 5:37]

What has surprised me when I saw these Piranhas if how small they are, even smaller that 15cms I think. But as you say, they can grow up to 60cms. That is BIG. Good job Quenton, the fish looks good. TFS.

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  • deud Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 440 W: 10 N: 504] (2372)
  • [2005-10-04 7:14]

good portrait of this little bestial fish! very sharp, clear. tfs

Hello Quentin!
Very nice capture.Details,POV,colors,sharpness and composition are perfect.Thanks for sharing.

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  • Eko Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 187 W: 10 N: 38] (121)
  • [2005-10-04 8:59]

Hello Quentin!
Perfect underwater macro.I liked details,lighting,POV and composition very much.Thanks for posting.

Superb post Quentin!
Lovely shot and interesting note to go with it.
I like it very much.
VERY WELL DONE & TFS

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