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Underwater - Nudibranch
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Underwater - Nudibranch

by Andy Heath

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted November 27, 20041,259 views7 comments
Nudibranchs may also be known as sea slugs though that name does them a disservice. They are a little more colourful & photogenic than a slug!
This individual was around an inch long and perfect for a tight crop with my 2:1 rig.
Unfortunately of the two shots I managed this was the best and in my desire to make a real tight shot, cut off a little of the LHS. So I've cropped tightly the other sides and hope that it doesn't detract too much. Comments?
Nikon F90X, Nexus housing, 105AFD + 2X converter, twin Sea & Sea strobes. EV100S.
Lembeh straits, Indonesia.

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Terri Norris on November 27, 2004 at 3:42 PM
I'm jealous, Andy, having just returned from my first attempt at underwater photography. The color of this nudibranch is amazing. I think that this crop and comp work well. Hope to see more!
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Comment posted by LILWINGS on November 27, 2004 at 5:50 PM
:eek: wow! Having never taken a camera underwater except for a disposable kodak, I can't comment on the techs but the comp. and colors look great to me as is. What a magical creature, thanks for sharing this one Andy :)
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Comment posted by Jerry Dalrymple on November 27, 2004 at 7:49 PM
Great color, and the crop works well. Nicely done.

Jerry Dalrymple
Pleasant Plain, Ohio
Registered on October 3, 2004, 56 Posts, 415 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on November 27, 2004 at 8:32 PM
Andy--

A great mug shot off this colorful sea slug :eek:. Your crop works very well for this composition.


As Always,

Jim Zablotny
Registered on January 17, 2004, 705 Posts, 3594 Comments
Comment posted by R Arvind on November 28, 2004 at 6:48 AM
Lovely shot Andy!
Registered on November 1, 2003, 29 Posts, 389 Comments
Comment posted by Michael Bates on November 29, 2004 at 7:33 AM
Beautiful!! I'm amazed they have nicknamed these "slugs"..LOL - they are truly beautiful and you have captured it extremely well here, Andy. Super job!!

Michael
Registered on November 1, 2003, 149 Posts, 2381 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Plonsky on December 2, 2004 at 9:23 PM
Cool looking critter. Thanx for sharing the view.
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