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Shots taken of a subject between 3 inches and 1 foot (7.5 to 30cm) in size (e.g. large fish or diver head) that dominates the frame - any background is incidental and occupies LESS THAN 50% of frame
Hypsoblennius invemar
Tessellated Blenny
Bonaire
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Red head goby( Elacatinus puncticulatus)_P.V._ 2022
(Canon 100mm,t1/250,f/20,iso 125)
I was lucky to see this nudibranch before other divers from our group found it. I had plenty of time to watch and shoot while the subject posed for the shot.
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Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera picta)
Reaching out
False plum anemones communicate with each other
This is a photo of a photo of a pink scorpionfish waiting for his prey beside hard corals. They're naturally ugly, it took much effort to beautify this one. Taken in Coconut Site, Anilao, Batangas.
Brown Chromis with Pederson Shrimp
The Curtain
The beautiful oral arms of a root-mouthed jellyfish
This is a photo of a mantis shrimp carrying her eggs. The mantis shrimp was curious and wants to investigate the lightning flashes coming her way. smile
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Moving slowly Forward
Deceptive Beauty
Sea anemone with an inviting voluptuous orifice, but tentacles with a nasty sting
Tube blenny_Puerto Vallarta_2022
(Canon 60 mm,t1/200,f/20,iso100)
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The Guardian
Gasflame nudibranch is gently protecting her ribbon of eggs
Wrasse - Pteragogus trispilus
Waiting patiently.
A shark egg waiting for the right moment to give life. Affectionately called mermaid's purse
Hermit crab peeping from its home in a multicolored seafan
Longarm octopus
A close- up view of the inside of a red fanworm resembling feather dusters
This is a photo of a feeding anemone crab. Taken in Coconut Dive Site in Anilao, Batangas.
Green Sea Turtle - Chelonia mydas
This is a photo of an octopus seeking refuge in the dead sea shells. Found in Anilao Pier, Anilao, Batangas, Philippines which is a common sighting in the area. Octopus is one of my favourite subjects.
Bronze Medal Bronze Medal 2021

Final RoundThrough to 2021 awards final round judging
Octopus
Tube blenny close up_El Morro_Puerto Vallarta_2021
(Canon 100mm,t1/250,f/13,iso160)
Bearded Fireworms - Hermodice carunculata devouring a dead fish.
hi clown
Reticulated Filefish - Stephanolepis diaspros
Wide-eyed Flounder - Bothus podas
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