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Underwater Photo Contest Entries By Chase Darnell

359 Entries Found: Page 9  of  14
"Smoke Stack"
A Spawning Sponge releases what looks like smoke into the water column.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"Up and Over"
Gaining the trust of the Turtle is mandatory to achieve this shot. They usually go into defense mode and turn sideways.
"Vertebrae"
The details that these little guys contain is amazing. Achieved with a +10 Diopter.
"Old Wise Man"
A large Loggerhead Turtle cruising the North Wall of Grand Cayman.
"Golden Eye"
Finding a Slender Filefish in the blue water screamed one thing. Black Background!
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
"Choose Your Path"
A coralscape taken on a dive site around the Northwest Side of Grand Cayman. It is not visited often due to weather, so a real treat for conditions like this.
"Solo Turtle"
A good sized Hawksbill claims his spot along a massive ridge. West Wall, Grand Cayman
"Suspended"
A Snorkeler prepares to duck under a small wave.
"Glide"
A Hawksbill descends after catching a couple breaths on the surface.
"Face Paint"
A detailed and colorful Blenny portrait.
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"Mini Me"
This Flabellina is only a couple mm's in length!
"Sanctuary"
A young Mangrove Plant breaks the surface.
"Aqua Forest"
Big roots form the foundation for the Mangroves. I love the spooky feeling these old roots have with the green tint to the water!
"Wonderland"
Sinking mangrove blooms being lit by the sun!
Grass Fire"
The light engulfs the Turtle Grass in the shallow mangroves of Grand Cayman.
"Bowling Around"
Bowling Pin Nudi at Macabuca, Grand Cayman
"Snack Time"
Feeding Flamingo Tongue
"Curly"
An Arrow Blenny on a very vibrant back drop.
"Skin and Bones"
A Skeleton Shrimp perched on its hydroid.
"Party for Three"
Two Fingerprints and a Flamingo Tongue sharing a soft coral.
"Blending"
A Slender File Fish blends nicely with it's chosen background.
359 Entries Found: Page 9  of  14