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Octopus electronica :-)
By Michael Henke
posted Thursday, April 9, 2009
52 votes

Bigeye Jacks (Caranx sexfasciatus) at the USAT Liberty (Bali). Nikon D300, 10,5 mm, Ikelite, 2xDS125
By Michael Henke
posted Wednesday, February 4, 2009
41 votes

Yellow-ribbon sweetlips with cleaner wrasse. Nikon D300, 105mm, Ikelite, 2xDS125
By Michael Henke
posted Saturday, February 7, 2009
40 votes

Amphiprion ocellaris - False clown Anemonefish (Clownfish)
By Michael Henke
posted Monday, January 12, 2009
39 votes

Yellowhead Moray Eel
By Michael Henke
posted Wednesday, March 18, 2009
39 votes

Sleeping Octopus
By Michael Henke
posted Wednesday, March 11, 2009
38 votes

Painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) with Nikon D300, 105mm
By Michael Henke
posted Thursday, January 22, 2009
34 votes

Bull crab (Naxioides taurus)
By Michael Henke
posted Friday, April 3, 2009
34 votes

Manta birostris really close.
By Michael Henke
posted Sunday, January 4, 2009
33 votes

Oceanic Whitetip Shark - Deadalus Reef - Canon G7
By Michael Henke
posted Thursday, April 2, 2009
32 votes
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"Greater pipefish" (Syngnathus acus) with Nikon D300, Nik... by Michael Henke
"Greater pipefish" (Syngnathus acus) with Nikon D300, Nikkor 105mm and Close Up Lens.
25 Votes
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date posted posted: Sunday, August 9, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Super macro
date posted location: North Sea Netherlands
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tiny and shy - Denise's pygmy seahorse by Michael Henke
tiny and shy - Denise's pygmy seahorse
13 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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Nudibranch(Chromodoris annae) on a golden sea squirt (Pol... by Michael Henke
Nudibranch(Chromodoris annae) on a golden sea squirt (Polycarpa aurata). Canon Ixus 700
28 Votes
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date posted posted: Monday, April 13, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: Celebes Sea Indonesia
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Easter Egg :-) by Michael Henke
Easter Egg :-)
26 Votes
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date posted posted: Friday, April 10, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Super macro
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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Octopus electronica :-) by Michael Henke
Octopus electronica :-)
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editor's comments

Editor's Comment
This one could almost be real - I like that in a manipulated shot. Michael just helped nature along a bit with the pattern!
52 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, April 9, 2009
date posted category: Creative - Manipulated (Photoshopped)
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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Halgerda batangas by Michael Henke
Halgerda batangas
25 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, April 7, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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Mating Mandarinfish (Pterosynchiropus splendidus) - Canon... by Michael Henke
Mating Mandarinfish (Pterosynchiropus splendidus) - Canon Ixus 700
28 Votes
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date posted posted: Sunday, April 5, 2009
date posted category: Macro - swimming
date posted location: Celebes Sea Indonesia
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Giant sweetlips (Plectorhinchus obscurus) by Michael Henke
Giant sweetlips (Plectorhinchus obscurus)
17 Votes
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date posted posted: Saturday, April 4, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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Bull crab (Naxioides taurus) by Michael Henke
Bull crab (Naxioides taurus)
34 Votes
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date posted posted: Friday, April 3, 2009
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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Oceanic Whitetip Shark - Deadalus Reef - Canon G7 by Michael Henke
Oceanic Whitetip Shark - Deadalus Reef - Canon G7
32 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, April 2, 2009
date posted category: Sharks
date posted location: Red Sea Egypt
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Hexabranchus sanguineus - Nikon D300, FISHEYE 16mm, 2xDS125 by Michael Henke
Hexabranchus sanguineus - Nikon D300, FISHEYE 16mm, 2xDS125
21 Votes
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date posted posted: Saturday, March 28, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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Bigeye Jacks (Caranx sexfasciatus) at the USAT Liberty (B... by Michael Henke
Bigeye Jacks (Caranx sexfasciatus) at the USAT Liberty (Bali). Nikon D300, 10,5 mm
18 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, March 25, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Natural Light (no strobe)
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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Moluccen Seahorse (Hippocampus moluccensis) by Michael Henke
Moluccen Seahorse (Hippocampus moluccensis)
30 Votes
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date posted posted: Monday, March 23, 2009
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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shadow - Tiera batfish (Platax teira) by Michael Henke
shadow - Tiera batfish (Platax teira)
17 Votes
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date posted posted: Saturday, March 21, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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Glossodoris atromarginata by Michael Henke
Glossodoris atromarginata
18 Votes
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date posted posted: Friday, March 20, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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Yellowhead Moray Eel by Michael Henke
Yellowhead Moray Eel
39 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, March 18, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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Periclimenes tenuipes - Long Arm Shrimp by Michael Henke
Periclimenes tenuipes - Long Arm Shrimp
8 Votes
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date posted posted: Monday, March 16, 2009
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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Hexabranchus sanguineus - Canon G7, Ikelite, DS 125 by Michael Henke
Hexabranchus sanguineus - Canon G7, Ikelite, DS 125
26 Votes
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date posted posted: Saturday, March 14, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: Red Sea Egypt
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Big fish or sponge? by Michael Henke
Big fish or sponge?
11 Votes
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date posted posted: Friday, March 13, 2009
date posted category: Humorous
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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Sleeping Octopus by Michael Henke
Sleeping Octopus
shortlistedShortlisted!
38 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2009
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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Spong reef by Michael Henke
Spong reef
17 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, March 10, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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nude :-) by Michael Henke
nude :-)
21 Votes
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date posted posted: Sunday, March 8, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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Harlequin shrimp by Michael Henke
Harlequin shrimp
23 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, March 5, 2009
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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Bigeye Jacks (Caranx sexfasciatus) at the USAT Liberty (B... by Michael Henke
Bigeye Jacks (Caranx sexfasciatus) at the USAT Liberty (Bali). Nikon D300, 10,5 mm, Ikelite, 2xDS125
14 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, March 4, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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say AHHHHH - Background removed! by Michael Henke
say AHHHHH - Background removed!

editor's comments

Editor's Comment
Michael proves losing the background adds impact
27 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, March 3, 2009
date posted category: Creative - Manipulated (Photoshopped)
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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Painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) - Look at the pearl... by Michael Henke
Painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) - Look at the pearl at it's mouth.
20 Votes
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date posted posted: Monday, March 2, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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Phyllodesmium briareum by Michael Henke
Phyllodesmium briareum
23 Votes
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date posted posted: Sunday, March 1, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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