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UPY 2026 Macro - Commended
'Bobbit in the Dark'
J. Gregory Sherman
My dive guide spotted a massive Bobbit worm partially exposed from the sandy seabed at night, its serrated jaws poised in ambush. Knowing how fleeting the moment would be, I quickly positioned my lighting for backlighting and captured a few frames before the worm vanished back into the sand. The encounter was only short, but the image is one I'll long remember. A brief glimpse into the raw, predatory nature of this elusive hunter.
Judge's comment: Backlighting is always dramatic and probably the one time when backscatter is contributory. This alien-like subject lends itself well to the technique and the image still appealed throughout the rounds.
Peter Rowlands
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