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Elysia timida_June 2025 (Canon RF100, 1/200,f16,iso125)
By Antonio Venturelli
posted (6 days ago)
0 votes

Baby Shortnose Gar taken in shallow water in a small bay of Lake Michigan
By Max Janssen
posted (4 days ago)
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The eye contact. Meet the little Ring-eye Pygmy Goby, specifically Trimma benjamini of Raja Ampat..
By Nellson Sim
posted (3 days ago)
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Hello from the yellow polka dots from Tioman island, Malaysia
By Nellson Sim
posted (3 days ago)
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Hungry Froggy diving into its yummy sashimi lunch with gusto!
By Nellson Sim
posted (3 days ago)
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The moment of peace.. A Denise Pygmy seahorse enjoying it's
By Nellson Sim
posted (3 days ago)
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Flabelina affinis nudibranch_June 2025 (CanonRF100,1/200,f13,iso100)
By Antonio Venturelli
posted (3 days ago)
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Dwarf Sea Hare - Aplysia parvula
By Stefanos Michael
posted Yesterday
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Inland Sea | Gozo
By Pieter Firlefyn
posted Friday, July 4, 2025
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Inland Sea | Gozo
By Pieter Firlefyn
posted Friday, July 4, 2025
0 votes
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"No matter how tough the meat may be, it's going to be te... by Stefan Follows
"No matter how tough the meat may be, it's going to be tender if you slice it thin enough." Guy Fieri. Hermit Crab - Diogenidae sp. Mae Haad, Thailand-EM5-Oly 60mm-1/125-f2.8-iso100-Inon D2000-Inon UCL 165-H2o Tools +5x2
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date posted posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2014
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: South China Sea Thailand
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Grouper close-up portrait This grouper was brave enough ... by Dmitry Starostenkov
Grouper close-up portrait
This grouper was brave enough to allow me to get very close. I almost touched his nose by camera dome port.
18 Votes
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date posted posted: Monday, June 9, 2014
date posted category: Wide Angle - Close Focus
date posted location: South China Sea Thailand
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Mr Grumpy Pants. Banded Toadfish - Halophryne diemensis. ... by Stefan Follows
Mr Grumpy Pants. Banded Toadfish - Halophryne diemensis. Ang Thong, Thailand-EM5-Oly 12-50mm-1/160-f8-iso200-Inon D2000
19 Votes
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date posted posted: Sunday, June 8, 2014
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: South China Sea Thailand
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"But, all I can do is stare ... " Pharcyde. Whale Shark -... by Stefan Follows
"But, all I can do is stare ... " Pharcyde. Whale Shark - Rhincodon typus. Sail Rock, Thailand-EM5-Panasonic 8mm-iso200-f5-1/125
17 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, June 5, 2014
date posted category: Wide Angle - Natural Light (no strobe)
date posted location: South China Sea Thailand
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S K E L E T O N Skeleton shrimp (Caprellidae) Anilao,... by Irwin Ang
S K E L E T O N
Skeleton shrimp (Caprellidae)
Anilao, Philippines. May 2014
25 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, June 5, 2014
date posted category: Macro - Super macro
date posted location: South China Sea Philippines
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"They slither wildly as they slip away across the univers... by Stefan Follows
"They slither wildly as they slip away across the universe .. " The Beatles. Longfin Batfish - Platax teira. Sail Rock, Thailand-EM5-Panasonic 8mm-iso200-f10-1/60
23 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, June 5, 2014
date posted category: Wide Angle - Natural Light (no strobe)
date posted location: South China Sea Thailand
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F L Y I N G - S Q U I D Squid (Disambiguation) Anilao,... by Irwin Ang
F L Y I N G - S Q U I D
Squid (Disambiguation)
Anilao, Philippines. May 2014
23 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, June 4, 2014
date posted category: Macro - swimming
date posted location: South China Sea Philippines
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"See the sky in front of you ... " Rolling Stones. Clown ... by Stefan Follows
"See the sky in front of you ... " Rolling Stones. Clown Anemone Shrimp - Periclimenes brevicarpalis. Mae Haad, Thailand-EM5-Oly 60mm-1/160-f8-iso100-Inon D2000-Inon UCL 165-H20 Tools+5x2
15 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, June 4, 2014
date posted category: Macro - Super macro
date posted location: South China Sea Thailand
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S M I L E Beautiful Nudibranch (Favorinus pacific us) P... by Irwin Ang
S M I L E
Beautiful Nudibranch (Favorinus pacific us) Pink, Grey & Yellow.
Try hard on this 2mm flabellina!
28 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, June 4, 2014
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: South China Sea Philippines
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"The only rule I got is if you slide, get up." Bill Lee. ... by Stefan Follows
"The only rule I got is if you slide, get up." Bill Lee. Nudibranch - Hypselodoris sp. Samran, Thailand-EM5-Oly 60mm-1/160-f5.6-iso100-Inon D2000
13 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, June 3, 2014
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: South China Sea Thailand
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"And I feel like I just got home ... " Madonna. Longfin B... by Stefan Follows
"And I feel like I just got home ... " Madonna. Longfin Batfish - Platax teira. Sail Rock, Thailand-EM5-Panasonic 8mm-iso200-f13-1/60
13 Votes
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date posted posted: Monday, June 2, 2014
date posted category: Wide Angle - Natural Light (no strobe)
date posted location: South China Sea Thailand
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"With a bit of a mind flip ... " Time Warp. Nudibranch - ... by Stefan Follows
"With a bit of a mind flip ... " Time Warp. Nudibranch - Hypselodoris kanga. Chaloklum, Thailand-EM5-Oly 60mm-1/160-f8-iso100-Inon D2000-Inon UCL 165-H20 Tools+5x2
18 Votes
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date posted posted: Sunday, June 1, 2014
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: South China Sea Thailand
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"Morning comes whether you set the alarm or not." Ursula ... by Stefan Follows
"Morning comes whether you set the alarm or not." Ursula K. Le Guin. Octopus, Coconut - Amphioctopus marginatus. Chaloklum, Thailand-EM5-Oly 60mm-1/160-f2.8-iso100-Inon D2000-Inon UCL 165-H20 Tools+5x2
20 Votes
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date posted posted: Sunday, June 1, 2014
date posted category: Macro - Super macro
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Just for the LOL's. Whale Shark - Rhincodon typus. Sail R... by Stefan Follows
Just for the LOL's. Whale Shark - Rhincodon typus. Sail Rock, Thailand-EM5-Panasonic 8mm-iso200-f5.6-1/80 - Photoshop & Fractalius
Runner Up - worthy of note but not a medal winner - an equal 4th place if you like! Runner Up 2014

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editor's comments

Editor's Comment
Beautiful processing that does not ruin the original image and enhances it to make it stand out.
23 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, May 29, 2014
date posted category: Creative - Manipulated (Photoshopped)
date posted location: South China Sea Thailand
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"I'm not the only soul who's accused of hit and run ... "... by Stefan Follows
"I'm not the only soul who's accused of hit and run ... " Jimi Hendrix. Whale Shark - Rhincodon typus. Sail Rock, Thailand-EM5-Panasonic 8mm-iso200-f20-1/125
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Editor's Comment
Very nice silhouette.
25 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2014
date posted category: Wide Angle - Natural Light (no strobe)
date posted location: South China Sea Thailand
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"Boom, boom, boom, boom ... " John Lee Hooker. Longfin Ba... by Stefan Follows
"Boom, boom, boom, boom ... " John Lee Hooker. Longfin Batfish (juvanile)- Platax teira. Sail Rock, Thailand-EM5-Panasonic 8mm-iso200-f10-1/60
18 Votes
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date posted posted: Monday, May 26, 2014
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"F$%k it, Dude. Let's go bowling..." The Big Lebowski. Nu... by Stefan Follows
"F$%k it, Dude. Let's go bowling..." The Big Lebowski. Nudibranch - Phidiana indica. Samran, Thailand-EM5-Oly 60mm-1/160-f5.6-iso200-Inon D2000-Inon UCL 165
10 Votes
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date posted posted: Saturday, May 24, 2014
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: South China Sea Thailand
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"One eye sees, the other feels" Paul Klee. Whale Shark - ... by Stefan Follows
"One eye sees, the other feels" Paul Klee. Whale Shark - Rhincodon typus. Sail Rock, Thailand-EM5-Panasonic 8mm-iso200-f7.1-1/80 - Lightroom
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19 Votes
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"Experience teaches only the teachable." Aldous Huxley. L... by Stefan Follows
"Experience teaches only the teachable." Aldous Huxley. Longfin Batfish - Platax teira. Sail Rock, Thailand-EM5-Panasonic 60mm-iso100-f4.5-1/125
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date posted posted: Thursday, May 22, 2014
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: South China Sea Thailand
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"Experience teaches only the teachable." Aldous Huxley. Longfin Batfish - Platax teira. Sail Rock, Thailand-EM5-Panasonic 60mm-iso100-f4.5-1/125

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"Put a glide in your stride and a dip in your hip, And co... by Stefan Follows
"Put a glide in your stride and a dip in your hip, And come on up to the Mothership ... " Parliament. Whale Shark - Rhincodon typus. Sail Rock, Thailand-EM5-Panasonic 8mm-iso200-f5-1/125 - Sliver Efex/Lightroom
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date posted posted: Thursday, May 22, 2014
date posted category: Creative - Manipulated (Photoshopped)
date posted location: South China Sea Thailand
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"The one that rambles on for a million miles ... " Jimi H... by Stefan Follows
"The one that rambles on for a million miles ... " Jimi Hendrix. Whale Shark - Rhincodon typus. Sail Rock, Thailand-EM5-Panasonic 8mm-iso200-f5-1/125 - Sliver Efex/Lightroom
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date posted posted: Wednesday, May 21, 2014
date posted category: Wide Angle - Natural Light (no strobe)
date posted location: South China Sea Thailand
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"Bite your lip and take a trip ... " Curtis Mayfield. Her... by Stefan Follows
"Bite your lip and take a trip ... " Curtis Mayfield. Hermit Crab - Diogenidae sp. Samran, Thailand-EM5-Oly 60mm-1/125-f5.6-iso200-Inon D2000-Inon UCL 165 -H2O+5x2
11 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, May 20, 2014
date posted category: Macro - Super macro
date posted location: South China Sea Thailand
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"Make her princess of the sky ... " Nick Drake. Hypselodo... by Stefan Follows
"Make her princess of the sky ... " Nick Drake. Hypselodoris sp. Samran, Thailand-EM5-Oly 60mm-1/125-f2.8-iso200-Inon D2000-Inon UCL 165 -H2O+5x2
13 Votes
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date posted posted: Sunday, May 18, 2014
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: South China Sea Thailand
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Lean Mean Cleaning Machine. Cleaner Shrimp - Urocaridella... by Stefan Follows
Lean Mean Cleaning Machine. Cleaner Shrimp - Urocaridella sp. Sail Rock, Thailand-EM5-Oly 12-50mm-1/250-f11-iso200-Inon D2000-Inon UCL 165
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date posted posted: Saturday, May 17, 2014
date posted category: Macro - Super macro
date posted location: South China Sea Thailand
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"And I go back to black ... " Amy Winehouse. Sawblade Shr... by Stefan Follows
"And I go back to black ... " Amy Winehouse. Sawblade Shrimp - Tozeuma armatum. Sail Rock, Thailand-EM5-Oly 12-50mm-1/250-f22-iso200-Inon D2000-Inon UCL 165
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date posted posted: Thursday, May 15, 2014
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: South China Sea Thailand
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"I've got a silver machine ... " Hawkwind. Magnificent An... by Stefan Follows
"I've got a silver machine ... " Hawkwind. Magnificent Anemone - Heteractis magnifica. Sail Rock, Thailand-EM5-Oly 60mm-1/160-f2.8-iso100-Inon D2000-Inon UCL 165-H2o Tools+5x2
18 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, May 13, 2014
date posted category: Macro - Super macro
date posted location: South China Sea Thailand
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