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Sunburst Weedy Sea Dragon

Strong use of colour and dramatic background this image was a lot of effort to capture and control of the environment. it is a close focus wide angle photo....
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Strong use of colour and dramatic background this image was a lot of effort to capture and control of the environment. it is a close focus wide angle photo.
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5 Comments |
frank_delargy
 
frank_delargy October 24, 2017
Beautiful. One of my favorite creatures to ever come eye to eye with. Saw these guys while diving in Botany Bay, south of Sydney.
Ashley_Missen
Ashley_Missen November 09, 2017
Thanks Frank yes they are one of the most beautiful creatures to see in their natural habitat. Flinders Pier in Victoria is a good spot for seeing them on a dive as it is a haven for them
JohnZinkPhotography
 
JohnZinkPhotography April 16, 2018
Awesome shot! Love the light rays coming through the water!
Ashley_Missen
Ashley_Missen April 17, 2018
Thank you, this is one my personal favourite photos
1quietlady
 
1quietlady August 26, 2018
Amazing photo!
Ashley_Missen
Ashley_Missen August 27, 2018
Thank you, I do like taking a varity of subjects, but the underwater are my favourites
photoman1974
 
photoman1974 March 27, 2020
great shot, but is it real??
Ashley_Missen
Ashley_Missen March 27, 2020
yes it is a real creature and that shot is close to the raw shot with just a bit of scatter removed, I had to get early in the morning to get the shot, the sea is a species that in found in temperate Australian waters only and is a cousin to the sea horse just bigger
AnnHopta PRO+
 
AnnHopta August 10, 2020
Fantastic capture!
Ashley_Missen
Ashley_Missen August 10, 2020
Thank you, they are a favourite of mine to photograph
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