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Antonio VenturelliFlabellina Affinis photographed with Canon lens 60 mm

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Antonio VenturelliNudibranch ( Cratena Peregrina) in the Mediterranean Sea. Photo taken with 60 mm macro lens.
(60 mm,1/200,f/20,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliNudibranch(Flabellina Affinis)
(60 mm ,1/200,f/11,iso200)

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Antonio Venturellinudibranch macro with lens60 mm

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Antonio VenturelliDardanus Arrosor in Mediterranean Sea, photographed with Canon macro lens 60 mm, t/200, f/22, ISO 200.

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Antonio VenturelliNudibranch of Mediterranean Sea, Canon lens 60 mm, f/11,t/200,ISO 200

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Antonio VenturelliMediterranean orange madreporas
(Canon wide angle 14mm,1/200,f/9,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliMediterranean scorpion fish
(Canon wide angle 14mm,1/160,f/6.3,iso320)

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Antonio VenturelliStella Gorgone ( Astropartus Mediterraneus)
( Canon wide angle 14 mm,1/125, f/8,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliPaguroidea-Hermit Crab close up detail
(Canon 60 mm , 1/200, f/18, iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliGorgon Star ( Astrospartus mediterraneus) close up.
(Canon macro 60 mm,1/200,f/16,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliParablennius rouxi ( Bavosa bianca) close up.
( Canon macro 60 mm, 1/200,f/14,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliBlack faced blenny ( Tripterygion delaisi)
(Canon macro 60 mm,1/200,f/20,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliFlabellina affinis nudibranch
(Canon macro 60 mm,1/200,f/20,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliCouple of Hervia nudibranchs_Cratena peregrina
(Canon macro 60 mm,1/200,f/22,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliColorful nudibranch Flabellina
(Canon macro 60mm, 1/200,f/22,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliCratena Peregrina nudibranch
(Canon macro 60 mm,1/200,f/25,iso 400)

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Antonio VenturelliFlabellina violet nudibranch
(Canon macro60mm,1/200,f/20,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliA mediterranean moray opens its mouth wide to breathe and shows its pointed teeth_2021
(Canon 60mm,t1/160,f/6.3,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliTrypterigion Tripteronotus_2021
(Canon60mm,t1/200,f/25,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliCratena nudibranch_2021
(Canon60mm,t1/200,f/22,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliA tip to see it up close: breathe slowly and admire it with respect_Mediterranean moray_2021
(Canon 60mm,t1/125,f/7.1,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliAn August afternoon diving at "La Formica " , a great dive site near Casteldaccia, Sicily. The particular light brings out the beauty of this Cratena nudi.
(Canon 60mm,t1/200,f/25,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliCratena nudibranch_2021
(Canon60mm,t1/200,f/25,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliColorful look of Mediterranean nudi_La Formica dive site_2021
(Canon60mm,t1/200,f/25,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliClose focus of a friendly moray in the Mediterranean Sea_Casteldaccia_Sicily_2021
(Canon 60mm,t1/160,f/6.3,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliCerithium vulgatum occupied by hermit crab_2021
(Canon60mm, t1/200,f/14,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliCratenas always enchant me for the beauty of their colors_Casteldaccia_Sicily_2021
(Canon 60mm,t1/200,f/20,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliCratena_2021
(Canon100mm,t1/200,f/20,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliMediterranean Cratena portrait_its intense colors always look great against black_I love to photograph them_Sicily_2021
(Canon100mm, t1/200,f/20,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliFlabellina laying egg _2021
(Canon 100mm,t1/200,f/20,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliElysia timida_2021
(Canon100mm,t1/200,f/20,iso125)

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Antonio Venturelliclose -up of the lateral extensions,similar to wings,of a Elysia timida nudibranch_2021
(Canon 100m,t1/250,f/16,iso100)

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Antonio VenturelliPilgrim Hervia(Cratena peregrina)on the hunt for a tasty meal of hydroids.
(Canon 100m, t1/200,f/20,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliMediterranean striped blenny_2021
(Canon60 mm,t1/200,f/20,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliA Cratena shooted while coming
straight at the camera_2021
(Canon 60mm,t1/200,f/20,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliMediterranean sea_2021
(Canon 100mm, t1/200,f/20,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliScoglio della Formica_2022
(Canon 100mm,t1/250,f/20,iso100)

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Antonio VenturelliCrazy Flabellina_Scoglio della Formica_2022
(Canon 100mm,t1/250,f/20,iso160)

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Antonio VenturelliMediterranean Flabellina_2022
(Canon 100mm,t1/250,f/20,iso160)

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Antonio VenturelliScoglio della Formica_Sicily_2022
(Canon 100mm,t1/250,f/20,iso100)

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Antonio VenturelliFelimida Khroni nudibranch_2022
(Canon100mm,t1/250,f/14,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliPlanaria rosa_2022
(Canon100mm,t1/200,f/14,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliLa Formica_Casteldaccia_2022
(Canon100mm,t1/200,f/20,iso160)

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Antonio VenturelliDardanus arrosor_2022
(Canon100mm,t1/250,f/14,iso125)

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Antonio VenturelliThe last safety stop was accompained by this nice hermit crab_La Formica dive site_Sicily_2022
(Canon 100mm,t1/250,f/14,iso125)

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Antonio VenturelliNice one mate , so photogenic!
(Canon100mm,t1/200,f/20,iso160)

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Antonio VenturelliParablennius rouxi_2022
(Canon 100mm,t1/200,f/8,iso125)

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Antonio VenturelliHypselodoris tricolor_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f16,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliBavosa bianca_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f8,iso125)

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Antonio VenturelliOrange eyed nudibranch_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f20,iso160)

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Antonio VenturelliCloseup beautiful Mediterranean nudibranch_2022 (Canon100,1/250,f20,iso160)

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Antonio VenturelliUsually found on sea grass, around 20 meters deep, this Hypselodoris wanted to be photographed by me. He posed and moved slowly. Perfect for focusing! Hypselodoris tricolor_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f20,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliA close-up look at delicate colors of this Felimare fontandraui nudi just photographed in Sicily_2022.
(Canon100,1/250,f20,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliTricolor nudibranch, a frequent subject in the latter period.Easy to photograph for its bright colors.Others will probably follow! La Formica_2022.
(Canon100,1/250,f16,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliDiving around Lo Scoglio della Formica in the sea of Casteldaccia .A front shot of a beautiful Mediterranean Cratena_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f20,iso160)

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Antonio VenturelliOne of my favorites in the Mediterranean, for the beautiful blue of its coat, is Hypselodoris tricolor nudi. This one with yellow back_2022(Canon100,1/200,f20,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliAlways too cute to resist at least a couple of shots_Cratena nudi_photo taken at La Formica dive site_Casteldaccia_Sicily_2022.
(Canon100,1/250,f18,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliMediterranean Felimare with yellow topline_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f16,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliVery common but always beautiful to shot_Cratena nudibranch_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f18,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliFlabellina affinis nudibranch in Mediterranean Sea_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f20,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliBlu,white ,yellow ..warm colors perfectly combined by nature for this tricolor nudibranch photographed in the Mediterranean sea_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f16,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliFlabellina from behind_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f18,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliElongated Cratena_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f20,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliThe time of last shot and then it hides behind a twig.. it's time to get back on the boat. Another beautiful dive at La Formica site to photograph these delicate nudibranchs_Flabellina affinis_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f25,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliVery strong wind_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f22,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliCratena nudibranch_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f20,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliTripterygion fish_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f16,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliPretty common but always good looking for another shot_Flabellina nudibranch_Mediterranean sea_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f25,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliPurple nudibranch(Flabellina affinis)_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f20,iso320)

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Antonio VenturelliThe elegance of Cratena nudibranch_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f20,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliFelimida nudibranch_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f20,iso160)

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Antonio VenturelliHypselodoris tricolor nudibranch_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f20,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliHermit crab peering out the door_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f14,iso125)

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Antonio VenturelliClose up of Flabellina affinis nudibranch_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f25,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliFlabellina affinis, iconic nudibranch species of Mediterranean sea_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f25,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliElysia timida_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f18,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliCratena stand up_2022
(Canon100, 1/200,f25,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliHypselodoris tricolor_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f16,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliFlabellina_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f25,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliElysia nudibranch_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f18,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliCratena peregrina_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f22,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliCratena nudibranch, alway fascinating for intense orange that stands out on their white body_2022
(Canon100, 1/250,f22,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliSometimes worms can be beautiful too!_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f20,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliCratena nudibranch.Its orange sausages with blue tips on a dark background always give a strong impact to the photo.
(Canon100,1/250,f22,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliNudibranch Flabellina_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f22,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliProstheceraeus Giesbrechtii_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f18,iso250)

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Antonio VenturelliCratena nudibranch_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f22,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliLovely Elysia_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f16,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliCratena nudibranch mating_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f20,iso100)

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Antonio VenturelliParablennius pilicornis_2022
(Canon 100,1/250,f11,iso100)

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Antonio VenturelliCratena nudibranch_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f22,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliA common cute nudibranch_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f20,iso250)

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Antonio VenturelliGreen Elysia_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f16,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliDoris tricolor_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f16,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliBrightly colored Cratena_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f20,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliMating (or fighting?) behaviour of a couple of Cratena nudibranchs photographed this summer at La Formica dive site, Sicily_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f20,iso100)

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Antonio VenturelliBeautiful Elysia_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f16,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliWhen I come across a Cratena peregrina, I always take some time to observe and enjoy the view of its wonderful colors!_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f20,iso100)

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Antonio VenturelliIconic Flabellina, always beautiful to see_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f20,iso100)

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Antonio VenturelliA pair of Cratena nudibranchs photographed in the sea of Sicily_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f20,iso100)

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Antonio VenturelliA close up look at Felimare tricolor nudibranch_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f20,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliClose-up of Mediterranean moray_2021
(Canon60,1/125,f7.1,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliIn the Mediterranean, when you see a white & orange spot, only three-four centimeters long,.. it is definitely a Cratena!Photo taken at "La Formica" dive site, in Sicily_October2022
(Canon100,1/250,f20,iso100)

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Antonio VenturelliKleptopredator Cratena_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f20,iso250)

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Antonio VenturelliCratena macro shot taken with strobes and high shutter speed to darken ambient light (the background) as much as possible_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f22,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliThis Flabellina here is about 3 cm. long.. I like to shot them because of its bright purple which stands out in the blue despite its small size_La Formica dive site_Sicily_2022
(Canon100,1/250,f25,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliBeauty of Cratena nudibranch_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f22,iso400)

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Antonio VenturelliCratena nudibranch. These little creatures are tiny splashes of color in the sea. The hard part is getting focus..I usually shot many attempts but I'm happy when I get a nice photo!
(Canon100,1/250,f18,iso200)

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Antonio VenturelliIconic Cratena nudibranch of Mediterranean Sea_2022
(Canon100,1/200,f20,iso400)