Honorable Mention Macro

Greg Sherman

"Backlit Blenny"

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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