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Underwater Photo Contest | Macro - not swimming

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Smaller subjects typically 1 to 3 inches (2.5 to 7.5cm) shot on macro settings or with macro equipment that are NOT MOVING usually on the bottom (i.e. between 1:1 and 1:3)
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"In the Trenches"
It is rare to find an Octopus during the day. Generally when we see a pile of empty Conch Shells, we assume there is a hiding eight legger some where close. This one in particular had curled himself up into a tight ball just inside
Whiteface Waspfish....why so grumpy!?
labirynt
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"Small but mighty"
The illusive ribbon eel close up... At last!
RedEyes can be seen on any night dive getting close to these guys is a fun challenge
porcelain crab
"In the Branches"
This Decorator Crab really blends in well with all the Gorgonian Polyps that surround him.
Cocos Barnacle Blenny
These blennies are only found in the waters surrounding Cocos Island, Costa Rica. They are about 3.5cm long, and live in holes in the smooth coral.
Red arrow
Soft swaying with the flow of the current.
"Puzzle Piece"
A Small Blenny lines it self up perfectly with the groove on a Brain Coral.
Pygmy Atlantic octopus
TGIF Yawn. Frogfish.
"Perched"
A Squat Anemone Shrimp hanging out in an anemone.
"Purple Porch"
A Gaudy Clown Crab on a Purple Vase Sponge.
"Groovin"
A tiny Triple Fin Blenny settles in a groove of Brain Coral.
"Blue Eyes"
Orange Sided Gobe resting on a sponge. These guys are generally very timid, so being able to get so close to this one was a treat.
"Slug Train"
These Leech Headshield Slugs were playing a nice game of follow the leader.
"The Arrow"
A Red Lined Arrow Crab resting in a bunch of Whip Corals.
Back lit gobi
Pederson Cleaner Shrimp
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"Spread Your Wings"
A Large Triple Fin Blenny resting on a sponge.
"Red Cling"
A Red Cling Fish doing what it does best. Latched on to a Gorgonian Branch.
Double-ended pipefish, Koh Haa
Fantastic house of Colemans couple.
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