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SPRING 2014
1st PLACE
Napoleon Wrasse Surrounded by Glassfish
Flynn Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Australia
By Christian Miller
It was the middle of the rain season, and the large quantity
of fresh water had turned the ocean green and reduced the
visibility to less than 30 feet. I thought I could capture an
interesting image by shooting some background subjects
through the schooling fish when, unexpectedly, a big Maori
wrasse (also known as a Napoleon fish) swam right through
the school, which became a living frame.
Nikon D90, Tokina AF 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX
Fisheye lens at 10mm, 1/160 sec @ f/10, ISO 200, Ikelite
DS161 strobes (2), Aquatica housing;
GRAND PRIZE
Atlantic Bobtails
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
By Pedro Carrillo
Bobtail squids are elusive photo subjects; I’ve
gone for years without seeing a single one
despite numerous nights diving in the Canary
Islands. I was nearing the end of an extensive
search when I finally discovered this tiny
couple matting. I did not have the right lens
for the job — I never imagined they would be so small (approximately a half inch) — but
I still managed to shoot a few keepers of that magic instant.
Nikon D200, 60mm f/2.8 AF-D Micro lens, 1/180 sec @ f/22, ISO 320, Seacam
Seaflash 250 TTL strobes (2); Seacam housing;
