Rock Bass Gallery

Autumn reflections in Bass Lake in Moses H Cone Memorial Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina, USA

The Moses H. Cone Memorial Park is a country estate in honour of Moses H. Cone in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. It is on the Blue Ridge Parkway between mileposts 292 and 295 with access at Milepost 294. Most locals call it Cone Park. The park is run by the National Park Service and is open to the public

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Little penguin (Eudyptula minor) standing on rocks of St Kilda breakwater, returning

Little penguin (Eudyptula minor) standing on rocks of St Kilda breakwater, returning to nest at dusk. Melbourne city in background. Victoria, Australia. December 2016

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Potato cod (Epinephelus tukula)

Potato cod (Epinephelus tukula), and diver. Named for the potato-like spots. Has multiple small teeth in three to six rows on the mid-lower jaw. Friendly but bold, readily approaches divers. Reported to reach 200 cm and up to 100 kg. Port Douglas, North Queensland, Australia

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