OPEN POST: This Smiley Fish

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Arturo Telle Thiemann via The Guardian

In 2015, underwater photographer Arturo Telle Thiemann was diving near El Hierro, Canary Islands. That's where he met this delightful parrotfish.  After a few distant pictures, little buddy swam right up to him and gave him a toothy grin. Perfect timing, perfect smile.

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