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Underwater Photo Contest Entries From Dominican Republic

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Humpback Whale
Humpback Whale at the Silverbanks
Humpback Whale at the Silverbanks / Dominican Republic
Humpback Whale at the coast of Samaná / Dominican Republic
Snorkellors with humpback whales
Hovering Humpback
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Humpback whale @ Silverbank
maternity underwater
Green Moray Penon Reef Bayahibe with canon g7x and single strobe
Lobster at Penon Reef using canon g7x and single strobe
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
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Torpedos away...
— Subal underwater housing, Canon 1Dx, Canon EF 8-15mm @ 15mm, f11, 1/800, ISO640, available light.
Rowdy male humpbacks blast bubbles underwater, battling for the affection of the single female.

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

Subal underwater housing, Canon 1Dx, Canon EF 8-15mm @ 15mm, f11, 1/250, ISO640, available light.
Fluke of a humpback whale in the back-light
Tugboat La Lemon
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Final RoundThrough to 2014 awards final round judging
organ pipes
organ pipes
so near
Face to face - A whaleshark at the Silver Banks.
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Shot on the St. George wreck in Dominican Republic
great encounter on the Silver Banks
2nd place Monthly HotShots shortlistedShortlisted!

editor's comments

Editor's Comment
Getting close to this giant with a fisheye lens is already a recipe for a fantastic image, the angle selected showing the sun beams and the eye contact with the whale makes it a winner.
the Silver Banks are among the best areas to observe humpback whales
one of the greatest moments in my life free dive with Humpback Whales
Runner Up - worthy of note but not a medal winner - an equal 4th place if you like! Runner Up 2014
3rd place Monthly HotShots
Final RoundThrough to 2014 awards final round judging

editor's comments

Editor's Comment
One of my favorites of the month, great composition, could use some more contrast.
Meeting a whaleshark at the Silver Banks.
Diver in freshwater cave; Models: Zaira, Peter; Nikon D3, Zoom f2.8/14-24mm, Seacam housing, two strobes Seacam 150 digital, all settings manual
A whale shark in contact with a underwater photographer at the Silver Banks.
Runner Up Monthly HotShots shortlistedShortlisted!
Final RoundThrough to 2013 awards final round judging

editor's comments

Editor's Comment
The sun rays make all the difference. My favorite whale shark of the month.
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