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Underwater Photo Contest Entries From The Caribbean Sea

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"Lunary Shark"
Caribbean Reef Shark cruising the sand in the shallows.
shortlistedShortlisted!
"Smoke Stack"
A Spawning Sponge releases what looks like smoke into the water column.
"Buddy Check"
A Purple Crowned Sea Goddess and a Sand Gobe getting friendly out in the sand.
"Cling Love"
A Red Cling Fish protecting small eggs on a gorgonian hanging out over the wall.
Up close and personal
Purple Vase Sponges & Diver
Arc. A tiny, stripped juvenile trumpet fish poses for the camera. Shot with a Canon T4i and 100mm f/2.8 macro in an Ikelite Housing with dual DS51 strobes.
"Game Face"
An Arrow Crab hanging out in a Whip Coral.
"Fathers Day"
A Yellowhead Jaw Fish with eggs in its mouth. Shot using Constant Light.
"Glow Party"
A backlit Seahorse in Little Cayman. Shot using constant light.
"The Ballroom"
Sitting in this cutout in the iron shore with the waves crashing and light dancing was so awesome.
"Lunch Break"
A Bearded Fireworm feeds on a Tritonia.
Christmas Tree Worm
Shark in the Sand, Playa del Carmen mexico
Sun anemone shrimp. Nikon D90 with dual strobes a +5 diopter
Secretary Blennie at Capt Don's Bonaire. Nikon D90 with dual 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

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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!
"Doubleprint"
Two Fingerprint Cyphoma in Little Cayman.
"Suspended"
A Slender Filefish swims around a branch of Wire Coral.
shortlistedShortlisted!
"Freeze Frame"
One of those encounters you will never forget. Photographed in Grand Cayman.
Shark going Up, Playa del Carmen Mexico
"Dusk Dive Behavior"
I witnessed this Bearded Fireworm preparing to feed on the small Tritonia just before the sunset.
"Sparkle"
These texture masters are sometimes difficult to shoot, but once again patience paid off.
Waiting
tarpon hunting for silversides
shortlistedShortlisted!
'Arrow Eyes'
2nd place Monthly HotShots shortlistedShortlisted!

editor's comments

Editor's Comment
Excellent shot of a fairly popular subject. Great use of rule of thirds, perfect spot-on focus and excellent framing.
"Up and Over"
Gaining the trust of the Turtle is mandatory to achieve this shot. They usually go into defense mode and turn sideways.
14791 Entries Found: Page 103  of  548

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