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Sep, 2014Views
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Awards
Chatter Award
Contest Finalist in Below My Knees Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Alien Photo Contest
Nikon 1 Camera
Contest Finalist in Pro Macro Shots Photo Contest
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Peer Award
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Superb Composition
Outstanding Creativity
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Behind The Lens
Location
Dumaguette, Philippines muck diving offshore in 50-60 feet of water.Time
Late afternoon dive, in about 50-60feet deep underwater, fair visibility of 50-60feet.Lighting
Dual underwater strobes on manual settingsEquipment
Canon 5D Mk II, Canon 100mm macro lens, underwater housing & dual underwater strobesInspiration
The Mantis Shrimp is normally somewhat shy, but this Mantis shrimp was very defensive of his area and wanted to let me know he wasn't intimidated by my presence. With some patience I was able to pose the shot as he charges towards the camera lens giving me a wonderful detail shot as he boasted his colors.Editing
Lightroom clarity and some minor sharpening, since photo was shot in RAWIn my camera bag
Underwater gear: Canon 5D Mk II, 5DMk I and 7D Mk I each with an underwater housing Dual underwater strobesFeedback
Patience, good diving skills, good buoyancy skills and plenty of air in your tank........
