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Porcelain Crab in Anemone, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji (Nikon F4, Aquatica housing, 105mm Macro, Fuji Velvia 50)
By Andrew Dawson
posted Thursday, February 3, 2005
53 votes

Damselfish, Fiji (Nikon F4/105mmMacro/Velvia)
By Andrew Dawson
posted Tuesday, December 2, 2003
24 votes

Cownose Rays, Galapagos Islands (Nikon F4, 24/2.0, Aquatica housing, no strobes, Provia 100)
By Andrew Dawson
posted Tuesday, June 20, 2006
24 votes

Anemone Mouth, British Columbia (Nikon F4, 105mm Macro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Velvia 50)
By Andrew Dawson
posted Sunday, February 20, 2005
16 votes

Pugnacious Aeolid crawls over Sand Tube Worms, San Miguel Island, California (Nikon F4, 105mm Macro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Velvia)
By Andrew Dawson
posted Saturday, June 24, 2006
15 votes

Pink Anemonefish, Fiji (Nikon F4, 105mm Macro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes)
By Andrew Dawson
posted Monday, April 11, 2005
12 votes

Fiji Reef  Nikon F4, 18mm, Aquatica, Ikelite strobes
By Andrew Dawson
posted Wednesday, June 6, 2001
11 votes

Mantis Shrimp, Fiji (Nikon F4, 105mm Macro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Velvia 50)
By Andrew Dawson
posted Friday, March 11, 2005
11 votes

Horned Nudibranch--San Miguel Island, California (Nikon F4, 105mm Macro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Velvia)
By Andrew Dawson
posted Monday, June 26, 2006
11 votes

Spotted Dolphins, Bahamas  Nikon F4, 18mm, Aquatica
By Andrew Dawson
posted Wednesday, June 6, 2001
9 votes
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61 Entries Found: Page 2  of  3
The amazing Spotted Dolphins of the Bahamas; probably a mother & daughter (Nikon F4, 18mm/3.5, Aquatica housing, no strobes, Provia 100)
Brown Pelican off Malibu, CA (Nikon F4, 200-400 zoom, Slik tripod)
Pink Anemonefish, Fiji (Nikon F4, 105mm Macro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes)
Hide & Seek (--Fiji--Nikon F4, 105mm Macro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes)
Spanish Shawl Nudibranch, San Miguel Island, CA (Nikon F4, 105mm Macro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Velvia 50)
Giant Table Coral, Fiji (Nikon F4, 18mm/3.5, Aquatica housings, Ikelite strobes, Provia 100F)
Mantis Shrimp, Fiji (Nikon F4, 105mm Macro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Velvia 50)
Fire Dartfish Pair, Fiji (Nikon F4, 105mm Macro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Velvia 50)
Giant Sea Fan, Fiji (Nikon F4, 18mm/3.5, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Provia 100F)
Bahamas Coral Reef (Nikon F4, 18mm/3.5, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Provia 100F)
Anemone Mouth, British Columbia (Nikon F4, 105mm Macro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Velvia 50)
shortlistedShortlisted!

editor's comments

Editor's Comment
Nice abstract
Theo Wreck interior, Bahamas (Nikon F4, 18mm/3.5, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Provia 100F)
Cup Coral & Starfish (Nikon F4, 105mm Macro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Velvia 50)
Manta Ray, San Benedicto Island (Nikon F4, 18mm/3.5, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Provia 100)
San Clemente Island, CA (Nikon F4, 18mm/3.5, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Provia 100)
Blue-striped Blenny, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji (Nikon F4, 105mm Micro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Fuji Velvia 50)
Caribbean Reef Octopus, Bahamas (Nikon F4, 105mm Macro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Velvia 50)
Porcelain Crab in Anemone, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji (Nikon F4, Aquatica housing, 105mm Macro, Fuji Velvia 50)
Runner Up - worthy of note but not a medal winner - an equal 4th place if you like! Runner Up 2005
Winner Monthly HotShots

editor's comments

Editor's Comment
Now this is a fantastic use of negative space and rule of thirds
The amazing sea cave of Santa Cruz Island, CA (Nikon F4, 28-85 Zoom, Fuji Provia F)
Sugar Wreck School, Bahamas (Nikon F4, 18mm/3.5, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Provia 100F)
China Rockfish--British Columbia (Nikon F4, 105mmMacro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Velvia)
Southern Stingray, Bahamas (Nikon F4, 105mm Macro, Fuji Velvia)
Silver Medal Silver Medal 2004

editor's comments

Editor's Comment
here's a double take!
Eyes of Sole, San Miguel Island (F4, 105mmMacro, Velvia)
Vermont Farm Pond (Nikon F4, 18mm, split diopter/filter)
Bronze Medal Bronze Medal 2003

editor's comments

Editor's Comment
This proves there are interesting shots to be had close to home in freshwater too!
Reef Sharks, Bahamas (Nikon F4, 18mm, Provia F100)
French Angelfish, Little Cayman (Nikon F4/18mm/Provia)
Damselfish, Fiji (Nikon F4/105mmMacro/Velvia)

editor's comments

Editor's Comment
This little guy has expression, and a good crop, at the precise moment
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