UPY Macro - Third
Nicholas More
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UPY Macro - Third
'Disco Lion'
Nicholas More
As I back-rolled into the Lembeh Strait, the first thing that came into view was a table coral in 8-10 meters of water. Atop the coral was a cloud of small baitfish surrounding a very pretty Lionfish. An open aperture reveals detail in the Lionfish's face but renders the small silvery fish as defocused, bokeh disco balls. The lionfish was in bait ball heaven, I was in photographers heaven. The only difficulty was waiting for a gap in the baitfish melee to frame the lionfish. Opportunity knocks and when it does hit the shutter!
Judge's comment: A lionfish image has to be pretty special nowadays and this one, messy at first viewing but with great eye contact, had an extra vibrance which grew through the rounds. Well chosen camera settings and great composition.
Peter Rowlands
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