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Whale Shark Encounter

Whale Shark Encounter

While scuba diving in Cenderawasih Bay had a great encounter with several Whale sharks. It was a dive of lifetime with up to 12 sharks. Also did a night dive ...
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While scuba diving in Cenderawasih Bay had a great encounter with several Whale sharks. It was a dive of lifetime with up to 12 sharks. Also did a night dive with them that was out of this world.
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/4 ISO 280 Shutter 1/80 Focal Length 160/10

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Jul, 2018

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Awards

Action Award

Legendary Award

Contest Finalist in Animals In The Wild Photo Contest

Contest Finalist in Wildlife On The Move Photo Contest

Community Choice Award

Contest Finalist in Colossal Wildlife Photo Contest

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Magnificent Capture

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Top Choice

+6

Absolute Masterpiece

+3

Superb Composition

Outstanding Creativity

Superior Skill

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beautiful animal , you are a lucky one great , must be a tremendous experience

Thanks to all for voting and comments. This image is a favorite both with the shark but the diver is my wife of 40 plus years.

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Extraordinary work! Congratulations on winning another contest finalist award.

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