Cryptic Collection (page 3)

Gills of Porcelain Fungus (Oudemansiella mucida). New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK, November

Leaf nosed twig snake (Langaha madagascariensis) male, Baie de Baly National Park, North west Madagascar

Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) head sticking out from behind wing, captive

Peringueys adder / Sidewinding adder (Bitis peringueyi), sidewinding, Namib Desert, Namibia, May

Bivalve scallop (Pedum spondyloideum) inside a coral covered with purple sponge, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Close up detail photo of a Spotted moray (Gymnothorax isingteena), Baa Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) split level view of young investigating camera lens, Lundy Island, Devon, UK, Bristol Channel, August

Pattern detail of a Majestic angelfish (Pomacanthus navarchus). Fiabacet Islands, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea

Gannet (Morus bassanus) portrait, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK

A batch of Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques) eggs on the tail of a male. Wool Bay Jetty, Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsular, South Australia, November

Close up detail of soft coral (Dendronephthya sp. ) Maldives, Indian Ocean
Close up detail of soft coral (Dendronephthya sp.) Maldives, Indian Ocean

Close up of the scale details of a Yellow-mask angelfish (Pomacanthus xanthometopon). Baa Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Snakelocks Anemone (Anemonia viridis), green form in a rockpool, Devon, UK. June

Rainbow Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus sp. ) bark detail. Maui, Hawaii, February
Rainbow Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus sp.) bark detail. Maui, Hawaii, February

Close-up of a Jays (Garrulus glandarius) wing, showing blue covert feathers

Detail of pattern of an adult Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Seraya, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia. Java Sea

Close-up of Poppy flower stamens and stigma, La Serena, Extremadura, Spain, April 2009

Leaf tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus) concealed in amongst dry leaves, Madagascar

Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) play biting camera, Arctic circle Dive Center, White Sea, Karelia, northern Russia. Captive

Bridled parrotfish (Scarus frenatus) clownish grin reveals its power tools: grinding teeth used to scrape algae from rock, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Detail of magnificent Sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) Maldives, Indian Ocean

Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) fresh leaf in spring, Dorset, UK April

Indian elephant (Elephas maximus) close up of skin and tail, captive

Crowned crane (Balearica regulorum) close-up of feathers, captive

Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) close-up of back, captive

A Pygmy Seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) camouflaged in red Seafan (Muricella sp.). Pygmy Seahorses are small, most less than 15mm in length. Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia, October

Close up of feathers of cock Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)

Close up of eyes of Common iguana {Iguana iguana} captive

Leafy seadragon male {Phycodurus eques} Australia

Close-up of the scales of a Horned Viper (Cerastes cerastes)

Portrait of a Horned Viper (Cerastes cerastes)

Imperial moth (Eacles imperialis) resting on wall, Brazil

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A crinoid commensal shrimp, Periclimenes cornutus, on a crinoid, Philippines. These tiny crustaceans are commensal on crinoids or feather stars and take their color from the host

Whip Coral Goby, Philippines
A Whip coral goby (Bryaninops amplus) on whip coral (Junceella fragilis); Philippines

Frogfish, Philippines
A Commersons frogfish (Antennarius commersoni) perched on a tube sponge; Philippines

Black-headed monitor (Varanus tristis) in tree in Queensland, Australia
A beautiful monitor lizard seeks safety in a tree, almost posing as an additional limb, as a storm looms in the distance

Peacock Moth Automeris sp. Amazon Rainforest Peru

Papuan Frogmouth Podargus papuensis at day time roost Varirata NP Papua New Guinea

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Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus close up of feathers on mantle of bird

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Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus close up of feathers on mantle of bird

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Owl-eye butterfly (Caligo), Green Hills Butterfly Farm, Belize

Picture No. 11674862
Cryptic Phyllodesmium Nudibranch. Date:

Caricature of Henri Brisson, from the front cover of Le Rire, 5th November 1898
BAL366863 Caricature of Henri Brisson, from the front cover of Le Rire, 5th November 1898 (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spotted Scorpionfish (Scorpaena plumieri) hiding, Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize, Central America

Portrait of a young woman with long hair, finger on her mouth

Picture No. 11072742
Cryptic Wrasse Makawide Wall dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Cryptic Wrasse

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Cryptic Wrasse Jahir dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Cryptic Wrasse

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In the depths of the English Channel, a dense growth of Bootlace seaweed emerges from the shallow waters, creating an enigmatic and cryptic scene. This captivating image captured during the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition 2022 in Dorset, England leaves us intrigued by its intricate patterns and mysterious allure. Moving to warmer shores in Maldives, we find ourselves mesmerized by the intricate patterns made in sand by Mint-sauce worms. These delicate trails weave together like cryptic messages left behind for us to decipher. Nearby, a Bulb tentacle sea anemone reveals its hidden beauty with a close-up detail that further adds to nature's enigma. Venturing into colder climates on Vancouver Island, Canada, we encounter frost delicately clinging onto Western Red Cedar trees. The ethereal patterns formed on these branches leave us wondering about nature's artistic secrets hidden within every frozen droplet. As March arrives in the UK countryside, a Pheasant proudly displays its plumage detail. Each feather seems to hold its own secret message waiting to be unraveled by those who dare take a closer look. Similarly, another photograph captures a close-up of feathers from a cock Pheasant - their vibrant colors and intricate design adding another layer of mystery. Nature's camouflage takes center stage as we observe Misumenia vatia -the white form of goldenrod crab spider- expertly blending into umbelliferae plants. Its ability to disappear into plain sight is truly remarkable and leaves us pondering over how many other cryptic creatures may be hiding right before our eyes. The Ocellated Turkey showcases its stunning plumage detail with an array of mesmerizing patterns that seem almost otherworldly. Its colorful display invites us into yet another realm where nature's mysteries unfold before our very eyes. Descending beneath the waves off Pak Lap Tsai in Sai Kung lies an eerie creature known as Devil scorpionfish.