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Underwater Photo Contest Entries By Hani Omar

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M.A.T.R.I.X: Lately I find photographing Ladybugs very addictive.
There is something very cute about Pygmy seahorses. This one was tricky to shoot because it was constantly moving.
A good example of a relationship between the Imperial Shrimp and a large nudibranch. The shrimp will ride on the nudibranch, receiving transportation, getting exposed to larger areas with more potential food sources while using less energy.
Usually the squat shrimp is not easy to photograph because it keeps bouncing as if it is squatting. This one was cooperating smile
This was taken in Tulamben in the USAT Liberty ship wreck.
Zanzibar whip coral shrimp: Whenever I take photos of such magnificent detailed creatures, I can't help it but think how creepy it would have been if they were the size of a human.
I am not sure which nudibranch it is but I guess its from the Costasiella kuroshimae family
First time to see a ladybug face to face, it was super exciting.
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I have seen the Ghost pip fish before but the ones I have seen in Bali come with different colors, very bright and not as shy as the ones in Maldives for example.
This was the first time I capture the Mantis shrimp on camera, was excited and a bit worried because of all the stories I heard about its punch that can break my port's glass.
Always impressed with the way marine creatures can camouflage themselves
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Date Taken: 22-08-2018
Location: Tulamben - Bali
Harlequin shrimp Location: Bali - Tulamben
Camera: Nikon D5300
Housing: Nimar
Lens: Nikon 105mm Macro f2.8 VR
Strobe: 2 x INON Z240
Settings: 1/125sec, F13, ISO100
The locals advised us to dive early if we wanted to see the bumphead parrot fish around the USS Liberty wreck, otherwise the dive site is packed & they disappear. They didn't mind when I approached them slowly to take this shot.
Follow Your Passion. This photo was taken on the USS Liberty in Tulamben Bali, massive and beautiful.
The Lady Bug. I was determined to capture the ladybug for the first time when I was on a trip to Tulamben, it took me 15 minutes to get this shot.
 
 
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