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Ocean Art 2023 – Honorable Mention Macro

Honorable Mention Macro

Greg Sherman

Backlit Blenny

 

 

Greg Sherman won a bottle of Li Lé Blue Watersports Hair Care for Divers! 

 


The Story: 

I came across this Gulf Signal Blenny (Emblemaria hypacanthus) displaying frequently on a dive in the Sea of Cortez. After approaching slowly I positioned my snoot so as to backlight the fish when its dorsal fin was fully unfurled. After just 3 attempts I was rewarded with this image.  

Location: 

Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Equipment Used: 

  • Camera: Canon EOS 5DS
  • Housing: Subal Canon EOS5 DS Housing
  • Lens: +5 Wet Diopter
  • Lights/Strobes: Inon Z240

Camera Settings: 

  • Aperture: F20
  • Shutter Speed: 1/250 sec
  • ISO: 100

 

 

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