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Shy shrimp deep in tube sponge and lit from behind. Cayman Brac, 40 fsw
By William Goodwin
posted Tuesday, December 7, 2010
54 votes

Hanging upside down without disturbing the sponge and scaring the bejesus outta the peppermint shrimp inside, aiming the Light Cannon to light up the inside through the translucent wall of the sponge ... ahh, the travails of the u/w photographer.
By William Goodwin
posted Friday, April 10, 2009
43 votes

The
By William Goodwin
posted Thursday, April 9, 2009
36 votes

The iconic salt mounds on Bonaire during wind reversal/stoppage last October.
By William Goodwin
posted Wednesday, November 21, 2012
32 votes

I never realized until now how difficult it is to photograph a white fish. First round produced
By William Goodwin
posted Wednesday, October 21, 2009
31 votes

This is the shot I took right after the one that just won the Global National Geographic Photographic Competition (Nature category). I was astounded that the little crustacean held still that long. Peppermint shrimp in a branching vase sponge 75 fsw.
By William Goodwin
posted Monday, March 15, 2010
31 votes

Feather Duster, Cayman Brac, 40 fsw.
By William Goodwin
posted Tuesday, October 5, 2010
31 votes

A Peppermint Shrimp constantly in motion within this Branching Vase sponge, lit from the exterior by a video light. No crop. Bonaire, 75 fsw.
By William Goodwin
posted Monday, November 26, 2012
30 votes

I was taking shots for a book on sponges when this huge Black Grouper wondered over. I wanted to get a picture of the big fish with some sponges, so I gently tricked him into the perfect position. Belize, 45fsw
By William Goodwin
posted Monday, June 21, 2010
29 votes

Iguana, dive boats, a morning full of promise... Bonaire
By William Goodwin
posted Thursday, April 23, 2009
28 votes
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Dive-flag toe nails, ankle bracelet, toe ring, Cuban beer... by William Goodwin
Dive-flag toe nails, ankle bracelet, toe ring, Cuban beer - Donna after the dive.

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Editor's Comment
Another one for the foot fetishists?
18 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, May 14, 2009
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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The rainbow within ... Golden Coral Shrimp in a branching... by William Goodwin
The rainbow within ... Golden Coral Shrimp in a branching vase sponge.
20 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2009
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Netherlands Antilles
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This pair of Gray Angels dwell at the "Lost City of Atlan... by William Goodwin
This pair of Gray Angels dwell at the "Lost City of Atlantis" off Cayman Brac
21 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, May 12, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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The Grin ... by William Goodwin
The Grin ...
20 Votes
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date posted posted: Monday, May 11, 2009
date posted category: Humorous
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Netherlands Antilles
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Rain... Reef Divers boat moored at Buccaneer Reef, Cayman... by William Goodwin
Rain... Reef Divers boat moored at Buccaneer Reef, Cayman Brac
23 Votes
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date posted posted: Friday, May 8, 2009
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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Peppermint Shrimp in a dark sponge, Bonaire by William Goodwin
Peppermint Shrimp in a dark sponge, Bonaire
19 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, May 7, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Netherlands Antilles
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"Do I know you?" asked the near-sighted turtle... Did NOT... by William Goodwin
"Do I know you?" asked the near-sighted turtle... Did NOT touch this youngster - the juvenile Hawksbill determined the level of interaction.
24 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2009
date posted category: Macro - swimming
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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TWO Lookdowns ... Gulf of Mexico off Destin by William Goodwin
TWO Lookdowns ... Gulf of Mexico off Destin
28 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, May 5, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Atlantic (North American coastal) United States
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Capt Don's Habitat House Reef in the afternoon... Bonaire by William Goodwin
Capt Don's Habitat House Reef in the afternoon... Bonaire
16 Votes
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date posted posted: Monday, May 4, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Natural Light (no strobe)
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Netherlands Antilles
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This tough guy was really a pussy cat... Cayman Brac 40 fsw by William Goodwin
This tough guy was really a pussy cat... Cayman Brac 40 fsw
21 Votes
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date posted posted: Friday, May 1, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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Tiger Grouper emerging from his cave, Cayman Brac. by William Goodwin
Tiger Grouper emerging from his cave, Cayman Brac.
20 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, April 30, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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Teeth ... shot at "The Lost City of Atlantis" off Cayman ... by William Goodwin
Teeth ... shot at "The Lost City of Atlantis" off Cayman Brac, about 50 fsw
18 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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This peppermint shrimp is resting comfortably in her bran... by William Goodwin
This peppermint shrimp is resting comfortably in her branching vase sponge after molting ... that's her recently removed exoskeleton next to her. Bonaire, 50 fsw.
14 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2009
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Netherlands Antilles
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Iguana, dive boats, a morning full of promise... Bonaire by William Goodwin
Iguana, dive boats, a morning full of promise... Bonaire
Runner Up - worthy of note but not a medal winner - an equal 4th place if you like! Runner Up 2009

Final RoundThrough to 2009 awards final round judging

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Editor's Comment
There's always a topside shot to be had between, or before, dives!
28 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, April 23, 2009
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Netherlands Antilles
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The entry arch and a sentry statue - face molded from one... by William Goodwin
The entry arch and a sentry statue - face molded from one of the "Wounded Warriors" who visited Cayman Brac - Lost City of Atlantis, a dream-like sculpture garden at 50 fsw created and built by a talented fellow named Foots

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Editor's Comment
excellent composition. This would even work topside. Could have been B&W?
15 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, April 22, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Natural Light (no strobe)
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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Black and Yellow - Juvenile French Angel - Bonaire, 20 fsw by William Goodwin
Black and Yellow - Juvenile French Angel - Bonaire, 20 fsw
27 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Netherlands Antilles
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Peppermint shrimp in branching vase sponge ... a lighting... by William Goodwin
Peppermint shrimp in branching vase sponge ... a lighting challenge. Bonaire, 50 fsw.
24 Votes
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date posted posted: Monday, April 20, 2009
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Netherlands Antilles
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The pastel world within... a "rare" (Humann & DeLoach) Ri... by William Goodwin
The pastel world within... a "rare" (Humann & DeLoach) Ringed Blenny inside a Branching Vase Sponge. Bonaire's Margate Bay, ca. 50 fsw.
20 Votes
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date posted posted: Friday, April 17, 2009
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Netherlands Antilles
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Baby Dock at Captain Don's Habitat, Bonaire. Footprints ... by William Goodwin
Baby Dock at Captain Don's Habitat, Bonaire. Footprints telling a tale...
18 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, April 16, 2009
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Netherlands Antilles
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Peppermint shrimp in branching vase sponge ... shining th... by William Goodwin
Peppermint shrimp in branching vase sponge ... shining the Light Cannon through the sponge from the side, you never know what colors it's going to produce. And please Mr. Shrimp, hold still for just a second.
24 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, April 15, 2009
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Netherlands Antilles
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Juvenile Queen Triggerfish - curious but never holding st... by William Goodwin
Juvenile Queen Triggerfish - curious but never holding still long enough to allow focus, except for this one moment...
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date posted posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2009
date posted category: Macro - swimming
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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Seven men, after diving all day and consuming sufficient ... by William Goodwin
Seven men, after diving all day and consuming sufficient margaritas to allow their toenails to be painted with dive flags, display their dainty feet.

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Editor's Comment
OK foot fetishists!
24 Votes
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date posted posted: Monday, April 13, 2009
date posted category: Humorous
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Netherlands Antilles
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"Keeping my eye on you..." - Nassau groupers are so funny... by William Goodwin
"Keeping my eye on you..." - Nassau groupers are so funny - this gal followed us around most of the dive and just when we thought she had taken a powder, we spotted her watching us though a hole in a purple sea fan! Cayman Brac, 40 fsw. Red filter.
22 Votes
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date posted posted: Sunday, April 12, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Natural Light (no strobe)
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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Hanging upside down without disturbing the sponge and sca... by William Goodwin
Hanging upside down without disturbing the sponge and scaring the bejesus outta the peppermint shrimp inside, aiming the Light Cannon to light up the inside through the translucent wall of the sponge ... ahh, the travails of the u/w photographer.
43 Votes
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date posted posted: Friday, April 10, 2009
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Netherlands Antilles
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The "E.T." shot - riding a bike over the guns of the M/V ... by William Goodwin
The "E.T." shot - riding a bike over the guns of the M/V Tibbetts - harder than it looks - buoyancy was an issue!
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36 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, April 9, 2009
date posted category: Humorous
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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