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Leafy Sea Dragon (c)

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted August 1, 201815,293 views4 comments

Scripps Research Center, La Jolla, CA

These guys are about 2-4 inches long as adults, and live only off the coast of Australia and Tasmania

2018:02:02 13:34:57
D850
18-200mm @ 22mm
1/13 sec, f/3.8
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
Exp comp: +1/3
ISO: 2500
AF mode: AF-C
White balance: NATURAL AUTO
Flash: Off

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on August 1, 2018 at 3:56 PM

Well taken! One of the better photos I have seen of these sea creatures. Good job of avoiding reflections. Fine details and color. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 2, 2018 at 1:39 PM

These "leafy dragons" are delightful and amazing to look at. You've captured the details and colors very well here, Sandy. Just a tad hot on the head.

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on August 3, 2018 at 9:13 PM

Hi Sandy,

All this one needs is to back off a bit on the highlights to reduce the hot areas on the head. I never seen one showing this much color. Well done.......................Jim

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 15, 2018 at 7:39 AM

Jim, I think the florescent lights above helped intensify the purple, but some was definitely there.
Sandy

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