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Rhinopias posing. Rhino Rocks, Komodo. Olympus E330, 50mm Macro, Single Ikelite DS125 Strobe
By Christian Nielsen
posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009
47 votes

At the dentist. Seraya, Bali. Olympus E330, 50mm macro, 2 Ikelite DS125 strobes.
By Christian Nielsen
posted Sunday, February 27, 2011
45 votes

Touching the dome. Very curious green turtle in El Puertito, Tenerife. Olympus E330, 8mm fisheye, single Ikelite DS125 strobe.
By Christian Nielsen
posted Saturday, February 12, 2011
44 votes

Green turtles, El Puertito, Tenerife. Olympus E330, 8mm fisheye, single Ikelite DS125 strobe.
By Christian Nielsen
posted Sunday, May 29, 2011
41 votes

Green turtle on the descend. My aim was to catch the turtle after a breath of air. I really like the patterns on this animal. Olympus E330, 14-54mm, single Ikelite DS125 strobe.
By Christian Nielsen
posted Monday, February 8, 2010
40 votes

Like crystal (tiger moray). The impressive set of teeth reminds me of crystal. The lightning is on purpose by lightning close-up very much from one side. Creating a coming out of shadow effect. Olympus E330, 14-54mm, single Ikelite DS125 strobe.
By Christian Nielsen
posted Tuesday, February 9, 2010
40 votes

Crowded !!! 2 pigmy seahorses near Tulamben. Olympus E330, 50mm macro, nexus wetlens, 2 Ikelite DS125 strobes.
By Christian Nielsen
posted Sunday, November 21, 2010
40 votes

The big male Napoleon fish is a favourite of ours. This friendly male came very close on Little Brother in Egypt. The dives is my wife. Photo taken with 14-54mm lens and twin flash.
By Christian Nielsen
posted Sunday, October 11, 2009
39 votes

Beautiful manta at
By Christian Nielsen
posted Monday, March 5, 2012
38 votes

Flying into Snell's. My green turtlefriend from El Puertito, Tenerife. Olympus E330, 8mm fisheye, single Ikelite DS125 strobe.
By Christian Nielsen
posted Sunday, March 6, 2011
37 votes
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The Abyss. Divers on the fantastic wall on Big Brother I... by Christian Nielsen
The Abyss.
Divers on the fantastic wall on Big Brother Island in the Red Sea.
Olympus E330, 14-54mm, natural light.
5 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, December 22, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Divers
date posted location: Red Sea Egypt
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Friendly Napoleon Fish on the fantastic divesite, Fishhea... by Christian Nielsen
Friendly Napoleon Fish on the fantastic divesite, Fishhead, in the Maldives.
Olympus E330, 14-54 mm, single Ikelite DS125 strobe.
5 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, December 22, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Indian Ocean Maldives
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I have teeth !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Impressed by the courage of ... by Christian Nielsen
I have teeth !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Impressed by the courage of these small fellows.
Olympus E330, 35mm Macro, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe.
8 Votes
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date posted posted: Monday, December 21, 2009
date posted category: Macro - swimming
date posted location: Indian Ocean Maldives
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Flexible eyes. I like the way these blennies can look at... by Christian Nielsen
Flexible eyes.
I like the way these blennies can look at you.
Olympus E330, 35mm Macro, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe.
8 Votes
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date posted posted: Monday, December 21, 2009
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Indian Ocean Maldives
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Anemonefish protecting its home. I like the red Feathers... by Christian Nielsen
Anemonefish protecting its home.
I like the red Featherstar as a background.
Olympus E330, 14-54mm, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe.
13 Votes
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date posted posted: Sunday, December 20, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Indian Ocean Maldives
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Crowded. A nice school of Snapper, typical of the Maldiv... by Christian Nielsen
Crowded.
A nice school of Snapper, typical of the Maldives :-)
Olympus E330, 14-54mm, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe.
11 Votes
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date posted posted: Sunday, December 20, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Indian Ocean Maldives
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Reefscape in Komodo. Olympus E330, 8mm Fisheye, 2 Ikelit... by Christian Nielsen
Reefscape in Komodo.
Olympus E330, 8mm Fisheye, 2 Ikelite DS125 Strobes.
16 Votes
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date posted posted: Saturday, December 19, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
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Shy Sandperch. This little fellow was pretty shy and bac... by Christian Nielsen
Shy Sandperch.
This little fellow was pretty shy and backed off everytime I tried to get close. But curious as well. So when I backed off, he came out again. This is the result.
Olympus E330, 50mm Macro, 2 Ikelite DS125 Strobes.
8 Votes
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date posted posted: Saturday, December 19, 2009
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
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Colourfull Anemone and diver (my wife). Photo shot late ... by Christian Nielsen
Colourfull Anemone and diver (my wife).
Photo shot late afternoon with low sun.
Olympus E330, 8mm Fisheye, 2 Ikelite DS125 Strobes.
8 Votes
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date posted posted: Friday, December 18, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Close Focus
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
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Playing with light (and a Rhinopias). I used the strobe ... by Christian Nielsen
Playing with light (and a Rhinopias).
I used the strobe from the side to create this atmosphere where the shadows are fully intentional. Hope that you like it.
Olympus E330, 50mm Macro, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe.
10 Votes
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date posted posted: Friday, December 18, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
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Art of Nature. I like the patterns you find in the open ... by Christian Nielsen
Art of Nature.
I like the patterns you find in the open Giant Clams.
This photo is taken around the lovely divesites of Nusa Penida.
Olympus E330, 35mm Macro, 2 Ikelite DS125 Strobes.
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15 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, December 16, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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Friendly Manta Ray on the cleaning station south of the b... by Christian Nielsen
Friendly Manta Ray on the cleaning station south of the beautiful island, Nusa Penida.
Olympus E330, 8mm Fisheye, 2 Ikelite DS125 Strobes.
11 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, December 16, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Close Focus
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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Nudibranch in Komodo. I like these small colourful creat... by Christian Nielsen
Nudibranch in Komodo.
I like these small colourful creatures :-)
Olympus E330, 50mm Macro, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe.
7 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, December 15, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
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Acrobatics, Nudibranch workout in Komodo. Olympus E330, ... by Christian Nielsen
Acrobatics, Nudibranch workout in Komodo.
Olympus E330, 50mm Macro, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe.
8 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, December 15, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
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Nice Fan Coral and my wife as a model. Komodo has a grea... by Christian Nielsen
Nice Fan Coral and my wife as a model.
Komodo has a great variety of photo subjects. Wideangle or macro, its there.
Olympus E330, 14-54mm, 2 Ikelite DS125 Strobes.
9 Votes
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date posted posted: Monday, December 14, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Close Focus
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
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Colours of Egypt. A common sight, a school af Anthias. ... by Christian Nielsen
Colours of Egypt.
A common sight, a school af Anthias. Difficult to get them in the same direction, but Alexander Mustard gave a hint on his DVD about filter photography :-)
Olympus E330, 14-54mm, 2 Ikelite DS125 Strobes.
9 Votes
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date posted posted: Monday, December 14, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Red Sea Egypt
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Lionfish on Elphinstone. I wanted to shoot a Lionfish ag... by Christian Nielsen
Lionfish on Elphinstone.
I wanted to shoot a Lionfish against the blue surface, and this guy provided me with a model. Would have liked a full frontal shot though.
Olympus E330, 14-54mm, 2 Ikelite DS125 Strobes.
23 Votes
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date posted posted: Sunday, December 13, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Red Sea Egypt
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Beautiful soft coral on Big Brother. The diver is my wi... by Christian Nielsen
Beautiful soft coral on Big Brother.
The diver is my wife.
Olympus E330, 14-54mm, 2 Ikelite DS125 Strobes.
14 Votes
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date posted posted: Sunday, December 13, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Close Focus
date posted location: Red Sea Egypt
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Simple yet beautifull, a Cowrie. Reminds me of a Pearl i... by Christian Nielsen
Simple yet beautifull, a Cowrie.
Reminds me of a Pearl in a carpet of Diamonds.
Olympus E330, 35mm Macro, 2 Ikelite DS125 Strobes.
6 Votes
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date posted posted: Saturday, December 12, 2009
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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Friendly Manta Ray around Full Moon, Manta Point, Nusa Pe... by Christian Nielsen
Friendly Manta Ray around Full Moon, Manta Point, Nusa Penida.
Olympus E330, 8mm Fisheye, 2 Ikelite DS125 Strobes.
6 Votes
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date posted posted: Saturday, December 12, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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Sustainable fishing. Fisherman in Komodo coming to our L... by Christian Nielsen
Sustainable fishing.
Fisherman in Komodo coming to our Liveaboard at Dawn to sell his catch. Very authentic experience.
Olympus E330, 14-54mm.
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17 Votes
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date posted posted: Friday, December 11, 2009
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
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My friend John Chapman from World Diving Lembongan in the... by Christian Nielsen
My friend John Chapman from World Diving Lembongan in the entrance of the Batcave in Crystal Bay, Nusa Penida.
Olympus E330, 14-45mm, natural light.
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15 Votes
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date posted posted: Friday, December 11, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Divers
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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Safety in numbers. Huge school of Fusiliers, have a coun... by Christian Nielsen
Safety in numbers.
Huge school of Fusiliers, have a count and let me know ;-)
Olympus E330, 8mm Fisheye, 2 Ikelite DS125 Strobes.
17 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, December 10, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
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Ray of light. If you forgot your sunlotion, here is an ... by Christian Nielsen
Ray of light.
If you forgot your sunlotion, here is an alternative sunblock.
Olympus E330, 8mm Fisheye, 2 Ikelite DS125 Strobes.
10 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, December 10, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
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Home sweet home I like clownfish, so here is one more :-... by Christian Nielsen
Home sweet home
I like clownfish, so here is one more :-)
Olympus E330, 35mm Macro, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe.
10 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, December 9, 2009
date posted category: Macro - swimming
date posted location: Red Sea Egypt
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Batman !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (in disguise) Shot on a nightdiv... by Christian Nielsen
Batman !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (in disguise)
Shot on a nightdive in the Red Sea.
Olympus E330, 35mm Macro, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe.
11 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, December 9, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Red Sea Egypt
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Big Green Turtle and my wife. Olympus E330, 14-54mm, 2 I... by Christian Nielsen
Big Green Turtle and my wife.
Olympus E330, 14-54mm, 2 Ikelite DS125 Strobes.
12 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, December 8, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Close Focus
date posted location: Red Sea Egypt
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