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I was playing around with the video feature on my 7D yesterday, when our resident napoleon wrasse Wally got a little too curious. Note to self, don't get camera so close to Wally when he's looking to play.
Housing is ok, it was just a little tap, although there's now a big scratch on my 8" port that I'll have to buffer out (thank god it's not a glass port!).
Ryan.
Ouch! LOL 
Nice video tough.
Cheers
Karel
Bet you wasn't expecting that!
He was just giving you a kiss!
Looks to me like Wally didn't like the nasty competitor hiding in the dome port...
... did you have video lights on the wrasse?
A lovely video clip (as long as your dome is now better)!
Tim
Polished the scratches out today, all good.
No lights, just manual white balance in about 6m of water. Guessing it was his reflection that was the problem.
What a magnificent fish! Thank you for sharing.
I wanna see or rather hear the version that has the audio on 
Cheers,
Jim.
Haha, it's just a loud bang, then you can hear me swearing through my reg for a few seconds.
Looks to me like Wally didn't like the nasty competitor hiding in the dome port...
... did you have video lights on the wrasse?
A lovely video clip (as long as your dome is now better)!
Tim
Nice video! Yup, think he ddin't like the handsome face he saw in the dome. 
I seldom see big fish in the places that I dive at, so always wary (worry) abt big fish... My cowardice does serve me well...
Btw, for those who love Napoleon Wrasse, I have received this from Edward Dorson
"November 30, 2010
Palau's Napoleon wrasse bill, SB No. 8-56, has been vetoed!
Due to the spontaneous efforts of dedicated people worldwide and a wise president, a significant victory for ocean conservation was achieved yesterday in Palau.
President Toribiong has VETOED Senate Bill No. 8-56, a bill that sought to have open seasons for the taking and selling of Napoleon wrasse and Bumphead parrotfish, along with extending the season for the taking and selling of grouper. See the attached veto letter from the president which gives his explanation.
Please express your words of gratitude to President Toribiong regarding his veto of SB No. 8-56 and also help Palau in securing it. Although vetoed by the president, SB No. 8-56 can still become law by a 3/4 overriding vote in the Olbiil Era Kelulau (the OEK -- Palau's National Congress) within 30 days of its return.
With this override possibility, please extend your continuing support for President Toribiong's veto by having your message of gratitude copied to the OEK's Senate and House of Delegates, as well as the civic associations listed below:
Send to:
President Toribiong, President of the Republic of Palau:
rop.president@palaunet.com
and Cc to:
Mlib Tmetuchl, President of the Senate of the Eighth Olbiil Era Kelulau
senate@palaunet.com
Noah Idechong, Speaker of the House of Delegates
oek-speaker@palaunet.com
Members of the House of Delegates of the Eighth Olbiil Era Kelulau,
House Committee on Maritime and Fisheries
hod.clerk@ymail.com
Palau Chamber of Commerce
pcoc@palaunet.com
Palau Conservation Society
pcs@palaunet.com
Belau Tourism Association
bta@palaunet.com
Palau Visitors Authority
pva@visit-palau.com
Palau Shark Sanctuary
sharksanctuary@gmail.com
"
In 1992, while at Norman Reef near Cairns (I think thats what its called) one of these local Wrasse, decided that my orange gloves were food and attacked my hand, at one point he swallowed my whole hand up past my wrist, scared the crap out of me.
Hugh
It's always capturing actual behaviors that is the most interesting. I had a Goliath Grouper in Thailand attack my hand as I attempted to pull a stray piece of rope away from the front of my port. Those teeth caused a lot of pain and couldn't shake hands with anyone for weeks. Kept filming though.
Steve
Nice video, and amazing fish:) Mount up some lights on 7D and you`ll see how world changes:) I`m aiming for pair of Sola 1200 for my setup!
Wow! I like how he kept eyeing you warily. Funny stuff. That camera takes great video; very nice.
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