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Hipocampus, Pygmy Seahorse on coral fan. Taken off Anilao, Phillipines. Nikon D850, f25, 1/320th, ISO 640, 105mm
By Roy Spraakman
posted Friday, March 10, 2023
15 votes

Sitting on whipcoral image taken with Nikon D850, 105mm macro lens, f8, 1/250th, ISO 100, Exp -5
By Roy Spraakman
posted Sunday, March 12, 2023
12 votes

Great White at South Neptune Islands, South Australia
By Roy Spraakman
posted Monday, December 12, 2022
10 votes

Giant Australian Cuttlefish taken at Whyalla, South Australia during their annual breeding migration.
By Roy Spraakman
posted Sunday, December 11, 2022
9 votes

Pair of Chromodoris Willani, Anilao, Phillipines. Nikon D850 in DX mode, 105mm, f36, 1/320th, ISO 100
By Roy Spraakman
posted Tuesday, March 7, 2023
8 votes

Anilao, Batangas, Phillipines. Two Stone fish resting. How many are there??
By Roy Spraakman
posted Monday, March 13, 2023
8 votes

Muck-diving in Anilao, Philippines. Located this crab nestled in the fronds of the this Sea Pen. This image taken with 105mm lens on Nikon D850 in DX mode.
By Roy Spraakman
posted Sunday, March 5, 2023
7 votes

Carijoa.sp Coral. Prolific on pylons of Port Hughes Jetty, South Australia.
By Roy Spraakman
posted Saturday, May 9, 2020
6 votes

Juvenile undescribed Nudi Branch(perhaps Veronica) on pink sponge. Image taken under Port Hughes Jetty, South Australia
By Roy Spraakman
posted Saturday, February 5, 2022
6 votes

This very young frog fish was about 3mm in length. Difficult shot. Image was taken at Anilao, Philippines
By Roy Spraakman
posted Sunday, March 24, 2024
6 votes
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Nudi Branch in coral garden

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This Hairy Frog fish image was taken with a Mini flash sn... by Roy Spraakman
This Hairy Frog fish image was taken with a Mini flash snoot.
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date posted posted: Sunday, March 24, 2024
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Philippine Sea Philippines
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This very young frog fish was about 3mm in length. Diffic... by Roy Spraakman
This very young frog fish was about 3mm in length. Difficult shot. Image was taken at Anilao, Philippines
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date posted posted: Sunday, March 24, 2024
date posted category: Macro - Super macro
date posted location: Philippine Sea Philippines
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Juvenile Feather Duster Worm (4mm across) located under E... by Roy Spraakman
Juvenile Feather Duster Worm (4mm across) located under Edithburgh Jetty(pier) South Australia
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date posted posted: Friday, January 19, 2024
date posted category: Macro - Super macro
date posted location: Great Australian Bight Australia
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Phyllodesmium serratum Located under Port Victoria Jetty. by Roy Spraakman
Phyllodesmium serratum Located under Port Victoria Jetty.
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date posted posted: Friday, January 12, 2024
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Great Australian Bight Australia
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Rapid Bay Jetty, South Australia by Roy Spraakman
Rapid Bay Jetty, South Australia
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date posted posted: Friday, November 10, 2023
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Antarctic (Southern Ocean) Australia
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Rapid Bay (leafy Sea Dragon) South Australia has a dereli... by Roy Spraakman
Rapid Bay (leafy Sea Dragon) South Australia has a derelict ship loading jetty. The size and height of the pylons provide a dark marine forest environment.
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date posted posted: Friday, November 10, 2023
date posted category: Wide Angle - Wrecks
date posted location: Antarctic (Southern Ocean) Australia
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Anilao, Batangas, Phillipines. Two Stone fish resting. Ho... by Roy Spraakman
Anilao, Batangas, Phillipines. Two Stone fish resting. How many are there??
8 Votes
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date posted posted: Monday, March 13, 2023
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Philippines
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Sitting on whipcoral image taken with Nikon D850, 105mm m... by Roy Spraakman
Sitting on whipcoral image taken with Nikon D850, 105mm macro lens, f8, 1/250th, ISO 100, Exp -5
12 Votes
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date posted posted: Sunday, March 12, 2023
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Philippines
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Hipocampus, Pygmy Seahorse on coral fan. Taken off Anilao... by Roy Spraakman
Hipocampus, Pygmy Seahorse on coral fan. Taken off Anilao, Phillipines. Nikon D850, f25, 1/320th, ISO 640, 105mm
15 Votes
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date posted posted: Friday, March 10, 2023
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Philippines
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Pair of Chromodoris Willani, Anilao, Phillipines. Nikon ... by Roy Spraakman
Pair of Chromodoris Willani, Anilao, Phillipines.
Nikon D850 in DX mode, 105mm, f36, 1/320th, ISO 100
8 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, March 7, 2023
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Australia
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Muck-diving in Anilao, Philippines. Located this crab nes... by Roy Spraakman
Muck-diving in Anilao, Philippines. Located this crab nestled in the fronds of the this Sea Pen. This image taken with 105mm lens on Nikon D850 in DX mode.
7 Votes
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date posted posted: Sunday, March 5, 2023
date posted category: Macro - Super macro
date posted location: Philippines
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Great White at South Neptune Islands, South Australia by Roy Spraakman
Great White at South Neptune Islands, South Australia
Gold Medal Gold Medal 2022

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10 Votes
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date posted posted: Monday, December 12, 2022
date posted category: Sharks
date posted location: Australia
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Giant Australian Cuttlefish taken at Whyalla, South Austr... by Roy Spraakman
Giant Australian Cuttlefish taken at Whyalla, South Australia during their annual breeding migration.
Silver Medal Silver Medal 2022

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9 Votes
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date posted posted: Sunday, December 11, 2022
date posted category: Wide Angle - Close Focus
date posted location: Australia
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Juvenile undescribed Nudi Branch(perhaps Veronica) on pin... by Roy Spraakman
Juvenile undescribed Nudi Branch(perhaps Veronica) on pink sponge. Image taken under Port Hughes Jetty, South Australia
6 Votes
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date posted posted: Saturday, February 5, 2022
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: Australia
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This resident of Edithburgh measuring about 5mm is sittin... by Roy Spraakman
This resident of Edithburgh measuring about 5mm is sitting on top edge of a Razor Fish Shell. Nikon D850, 105mm nikon lens, 1/125, f16, ISO100
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date posted posted: Tuesday, May 12, 2020
date posted category: Macro - Super macro
date posted location: Australia
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Carijoa.sp Coral. Prolific on pylons of Port Hughes Jetty... by Roy Spraakman
Carijoa.sp Coral. Prolific on pylons of Port Hughes Jetty, South Australia.
6 Votes
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date posted posted: Saturday, May 9, 2020
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Australia
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Anemone Coral, found resident about 25 metres inside cave... by Roy Spraakman
Anemone Coral, found resident about 25 metres inside cave, void of peripheral light. Actual ID would be nice if anyone can assist.
5 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2020
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Indonesia
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Feeding Nudibranch by Roy Spraakman
Feeding Nudibranch
2 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, May 5, 2020
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: Australia
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