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'Lemon Shark evening split' 
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Subal underwater housing, Canon 1Dx, Canon EF 8-15mm@15mm, f11, 1/160, ISO400, ambient light and Inon Z240 strobe
By Terry Steeley
posted Thursday, May 28, 2015
30 votes

A magical moment as an ocean giant decides to come closer for an inspection and then gently turns away to avoid harming me.
— Subal underwater housing, Canon 1Dx, Canon EF8-15mm fisheye @ 15mm, f11, 1/250, ISO640, natural light
By Terry Steeley
posted Monday, November 16, 2015
29 votes

Baited feeds has changed the shark behaviour in the Bahamas but it's also created a healthy revenue for the islands, and as such more than 40 species of shark enjoy full protection from the Bahamian government over 240,000 square miles.
By Terry Steeley
posted Thursday, March 3, 2016
29 votes

'Are you looking at me?' Whip Coral Benny.
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Subal underwater housing, Canon 5D mk2, Canon 100mm macro, f18, 1/200, ISO200, Inon Z240 strobes, Subsee +5 diopter
By Terry Steeley
posted Monday, April 27, 2015
28 votes

'Few experiences have ever rivaled being within touching distance of a curious humpback whale that just wanted to be close.'
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Subal underwater housing, Canon 1Dx, Canon EF 8-15mm @ 15mm, f11, 1/250, ISO640, available light.
By Terry Steeley
posted Tuesday, April 14, 2015
26 votes

Freediver enjoys the tranquility of the crystal clear water.

— Subal underwater housing, Zen DP230, Canon 1Dx, Canon EF8-15mm @ 15mm, f9, 1/80, ISO500, available light
By Terry Steeley
posted Monday, October 5, 2015
26 votes

Rowdy male humpbacks blast bubbles underwater, battling for the affection of the single female.
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Subal underwater housing, Canon 1Dx, Canon EF 8-15mm @ 15mm, f11, 1/250, ISO640, available light.
By Terry Steeley
posted Tuesday, April 28, 2015
25 votes

Feeling broody...
— Subal underwater housing, Canon 5D mk2, Canon EF 100mm macro, f20, 1/200, ISO200, Inon Z240 strobe
By Terry Steeley
posted Saturday, October 10, 2015
25 votes

The ocean has a wonderful way of showing us what really matters.
By Terry Steeley
posted Wednesday, November 4, 2015
21 votes

'Sunset split'
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Subal underwater housing, Canon 1Dx, Canon EF 8-15mm@15mm, f13, 1/200, ISO320, ambient light and Inon Z240 strobe
By Terry Steeley
posted Thursday, April 23, 2015
20 votes
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The ocean packages it's beauty in creature's great and small!
— Subal underwater housing, Canon 5D mk2, Canon EF100 macro, f22, 1/200, ISO400, Inon Z240 strobe.
Feeling broody...
— Subal underwater housing, Canon 5D mk2, Canon EF 100mm macro, f20, 1/200, ISO200, Inon Z240 strobe
Runner Up - worthy of note but not a medal winner - an equal 4th place if you like! Runner Up 2015

Final RoundThrough to 2015 awards final round judging
Face in the sand
— Subal underwater housing, Canon 5D mk2, Canon EF1005mm @ 15mm, f20, 1/125, ISO320, Inon Z240 strobe
shortlistedShortlisted!
If you're going to live by the ocean, make friends with the inhabitants.
An early 5.00am start is rewarded with an Oceanic white tip dancing in the morning sun.
shortlistedShortlisted!
Freediver enjoys the tranquility of the crystal clear water.
— Subal underwater housing, Zen DP230, Canon 1Dx, Canon EF8-15mm @ 15mm, f9, 1/80, ISO500, available light
Silver Medal Silver Medal 2015

Final RoundThrough to 2015 awards final round judging
Happy snapping
— Subal underwater housing, Zen DP230, Canon 1Dx, Canon EF8-15mm @ 15mm, f9, 1/125, ISO320, available light and Inon Z240 strobe.
shortlistedShortlisted!
American crocodile split
— Subal underwater housing, Zen DP230, Canon 1Dx, Canon EF8-15mm @ 15mm, f10, 1/125, ISO200, available light and Inon Z240 strobe.
shortlistedShortlisted!
'Journey into the unknown'
— Subal underwater housing, Canon 1Dx, Canon EF 8-15mm fisheye, f9, 1/100, ISO320, available light.
Put them up...

Subal underwater housing, Canon 5Dmk2, Canon 100m macro, Subsee +5, f32, 1/200, ISO400, Inon Z240
Extreme photo bomb

Subal underwater housing, Canon 1Dx, Canon 8-15mm fisheye, f9, 1/125, ISO250, natural light.
'Descending into the unknown'

Subal underwater housing, Canon 1Dx, Canon EF8-15mm, F10, 1/100, ISO1000, available light
Hammer time. The über shy scalloped hammerhead shark was a challenge to get close but a joy to experience.
Dolphins! A wonderful distraction to a slow day on the sardine run.
— Canon 1Dx, Canon 70-200 2.8, 1.4 extender @ 320mm, f13, 1/1000, 3200ISO
Crab with eggs
— Subal underwater housing, Canon 5Dmk2, Canon EF100mm macro, f32, 1/200, ISO400, Inon Z240 strobe, Subsee +5 diopter
Wonderfully curious, the Atlantic blue shark moves in for a closer look.
— Subal underwater housing, Canon 1Dx, Canon 8-15mm fisheye @ 15mm, f13, 1/125, ISO200, 2x Inon Z240 strobes.
Blue shark circles in the blue of the Atlantic ocean.

Subal underwater housing, Canon 1Dx, Canon 8-15mm @ 15mm, f11, 1/200. ISO200, 2x Inon Z240 strobes
Stingray cruises the sandbar. Stingray City.
'Lemon Shark evening split'

Subal underwater housing, Canon 1Dx, Canon EF 8-15mm@15mm, f11, 1/160, ISO400, ambient light and Inon Z240 strobe
Gold Medal Gold Medal 2015
Winner Monthly HotShots
Final RoundThrough to 2015 awards final round judging

editor's comments

Editor's Comment
One of the best captures we have seen here in months! Perfect framing of the subject, perfect lighting and awesome composition. Incredible shot!
Manta magic! A wonderful treat as we share time with the majestic mantas of Lankan Manta Point.
— Subal housing, Canon 5Dmk2, Canon 16-35mm, f4.5, 1/200, ISO200, natural light.
'Popcorn shrimp enjoys the limelight in an anemone.' Raja Ampat, Indonesia.
'Let's get ready to rumble' It was wonderful to see a lion fish defensively spread its dorsal fins to ward off a curious grouper. Red Sea, Egypt.
'Blue shark'. When the UK's seas deliver, we are treated to dreamy skies, flat water and deep blue oceans. A blue shark is the icing on the cake.
shortlistedShortlisted!
'Lone diver explores the depths of The Pit. An amazing sinkhole hidden in the jungle of the Riviera Maya.'

Subal underwater housing, Canon 1Dx, Canon EF8-15mm, F9, 1/100, ISO1600, available light
shortlistedShortlisted!
Diver explores the cavern mouth at Kulkulkan cenote
— Subal underwater housing, Canon 1Dx, Canon EF 8-15mm fisheye, f10, 1/160, ISO1000, available light.
shortlistedShortlisted!
'If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.' ― Loren Eiseley

Subal underwater housing, Canon 1Dx, Canon EF 8-15mm fisheye @ 15mm, f10, 1/125, ISO250, available light.
shortlistedShortlisted!
A true gem of the ocean, The USS Kittiwake is a wonderful purpose sunk wreck enjoyed by divers and snorkelers alike. Sunk in 2011, she continues to serve the ocean as an artificial reef, tourist attraction and diver training facility.
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