4th Place Compact Behavior

Vadim Belakhov

“One Against Four“

The Story:

During the breeding season, male Giant Cuttlefish compete intensely for the opportunity to mate. In this moment, a dominant male attempted to secure a female while four rival males closed in around him, each signalling with shifting colours and postures.

Location:

Whyalla, Stony Point, South Australia

Equipment Used:

• Camera – Olympus TG-6
• Housing – OM System PT-059
• Strobe/light – Dual Asafee D10 Video lights
• Lens – AOI UWL-400A Wide Angle Lens

Camera Settings:

• ISO 400
• F/8
• Shutter speed 1/160s