UPY British Waters Compact - Runner Up
James Lynott
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UPY British Waters Compact - Runner Up
'Fluo fireworks anemone'
James Lynott
Over recent years underwater fluorescence photography has become a passion of mine, particularly in British waters, and I now find myself choosing my fluorescence gear over my ‘normal’ kit more often when diving. I never know quite what I’m going to find that will fluoresce under the blue (near UV) light but on this dive in Loch Fyne I had one target in mind and that was fireworks anemones. There were dozens of anemones at this site all with varying patterns on their tentacles which also translate to different fluorescence patterns when viewed under blue light. This particular anemone really stood out in the darkness as it’s fluorescence was so bright.
Judge's comment: Fluorescence photography is not easy, but is hugely effective on this anemone, revealing a mix of beautiful fluorescent colours and hiding the muddy seabed from view. Excellent photography.
- Alex Mustard
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