2nd Place Nudibranch
Veronika Nagy
“The Climb“
Veronika Nagy won a one week liveaboard trip to Cuba with Avalon Outdoor!
The Story: This scene combines so many things I love – a kelp forest, turquoise waters, and a hooded nudibranch. Hooded nudibranchs are very unique with an oral hood that looks like a venus-flytrap and paddle-shaped cerata beautifully displayed by this individual. I was drawn in by its contrast against the dark forest background and the way it appeared to be on a journey to the surface.
Location: God’s Pocket, British Columbia, Canada
Equipment Used: Sony A7R IV, Canon 8-15mm Fisheye Lens, Nauticam Housing, Dual Sea & Sea YS-D2 Strobes, Big Blue Video Light/ Focus Light
Camera Settings: ISO 320, F13, 1/125 sec
