Honorable Mention Compact Wide Angle
Kevin McCown
“Defending the Cave“
The Story:
Diving off the coast of California’s pristine Channel Islands, it’s late August in cozy 70-degree F water, a group of California Spiny Lobster confidently gather at the entrance to their cave, knowing that they can’t be caught for 1 more month.
Location:
USA, California, Channel Islands – Santa Cruz Island
Equipment Used:
- Camera – Sony RX100 M7
- Housing – Nauticam
- Strobe/light – Sea and Sea YS-D3 Strobe
Camera Settings:
- ISO 500
- F/8
- Shutter speed 1/400s




















