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The Giant Australian Male Cuttlefish
They Congregate in the waters near Whyalla, South Australia, Australia ,In their 10's of thousands for the year...
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The Giant Australian Male Cuttlefish
They Congregate in the waters near Whyalla, South Australia, Australia ,In their 10's of thousands for the yearly mating ritual
During the months of May threw to September
They can be seen either by diving or just snorkling
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Behind The Lens

Location

The photo was taken near Whyalla .South Australia

Time

This Image was taken in the Mid morning so that the suns rays are virtually straight above

Lighting

I taken most of my photos early in the morning till midday using the rays of the sun to bean through the water Giving the back ground a special look

Equipment

This image was taken with the Nikon D300s with a Tokina 10-17mm lens in a Nauticam Housing along with 2x Inon Z240 Strobes

Inspiration

The Australian Giant Cuttlefish are in this region annually, they are here for apprx.4months of the year , and are awesome to take photos of They all have character along with be a chameleon of the sea , changing their colors . and disguising them selves among the bottom surroundings

Editing

No Not really

In my camera bag

In My Bag there is Nauticam Housing with 8 1/2"dome, Nikon D300s Camera with Tokina 10-17mm lens 2x Inon strobes spare batteries

Feedback

Persistence and patience is required ,and be on the look out for the special moment You just don't know what and when the awesome creatures will do or when

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