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Underwater Photo Contest Entries By Andrew Dawson

61 Entries Found: Page 2  of  3
The amazing Spotted Dolphins of the Bahamas; probably a mother & daughter (Nikon F4, 18mm/3.5, Aquatica housing, no strobes, Provia 100)
Brown Pelican off Malibu, CA (Nikon F4, 200-400 zoom, Slik tripod)
Pink Anemonefish, Fiji (Nikon F4, 105mm Macro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes)
Hide & Seek (--Fiji--Nikon F4, 105mm Macro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes)
Spanish Shawl Nudibranch, San Miguel Island, CA (Nikon F4, 105mm Macro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Velvia 50)
Giant Table Coral, Fiji (Nikon F4, 18mm/3.5, Aquatica housings, Ikelite strobes, Provia 100F)
Mantis Shrimp, Fiji (Nikon F4, 105mm Macro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Velvia 50)
Fire Dartfish Pair, Fiji (Nikon F4, 105mm Macro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Velvia 50)
Giant Sea Fan, Fiji (Nikon F4, 18mm/3.5, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Provia 100F)
Bahamas Coral Reef (Nikon F4, 18mm/3.5, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Provia 100F)
Anemone Mouth, British Columbia (Nikon F4, 105mm Macro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Velvia 50)
shortlistedShortlisted!

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Nice abstract
Theo Wreck interior, Bahamas (Nikon F4, 18mm/3.5, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Provia 100F)
Cup Coral & Starfish (Nikon F4, 105mm Macro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Velvia 50)
Manta Ray, San Benedicto Island (Nikon F4, 18mm/3.5, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Provia 100)
San Clemente Island, CA (Nikon F4, 18mm/3.5, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Provia 100)
Blue-striped Blenny, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji (Nikon F4, 105mm Micro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Fuji Velvia 50)
Caribbean Reef Octopus, Bahamas (Nikon F4, 105mm Macro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Velvia 50)
Porcelain Crab in Anemone, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji (Nikon F4, Aquatica housing, 105mm Macro, Fuji Velvia 50)
Runner Up - worthy of note but not a medal winner - an equal 4th place if you like! Runner Up 2005
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Now this is a fantastic use of negative space and rule of thirds
The amazing sea cave of Santa Cruz Island, CA (Nikon F4, 28-85 Zoom, Fuji Provia F)
Sugar Wreck School, Bahamas (Nikon F4, 18mm/3.5, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Provia 100F)
China Rockfish--British Columbia (Nikon F4, 105mmMacro, Aquatica housing, Ikelite strobes, Velvia)
Southern Stingray, Bahamas (Nikon F4, 105mm Macro, Fuji Velvia)
Silver Medal Silver Medal 2004

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here's a double take!
Eyes of Sole, San Miguel Island (F4, 105mmMacro, Velvia)
Vermont Farm Pond (Nikon F4, 18mm, split diopter/filter)
Bronze Medal Bronze Medal 2003

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This proves there are interesting shots to be had close to home in freshwater too!
Reef Sharks, Bahamas (Nikon F4, 18mm, Provia F100)
French Angelfish, Little Cayman (Nikon F4/18mm/Provia)
Damselfish, Fiji (Nikon F4/105mmMacro/Velvia)

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This little guy has expression, and a good crop, at the precise moment
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