3rd Place Mirrorless Wide Angle

Pier Mane

Italy

"No No!"

Pier won a 6 night dive package in Komodo, Indonesia with Solitude Liveaboards

The Story: While diving in Galapagos looking for Mola Mola, we encounter playful Sealions (Zalophus wollebaeki). This particular one used to shake his head side-to-side, like he was saying no for a photograph. But he remained in the same spot for minutes at the time prior to moving away for a few minutes and then returning. What caught my eye was his beautiful whiskers. The dark water, limited natural light, and fast movement of the sea lion was a challenge. 

Location: Galapagos Islands

Equipment Used:  Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, Panasonic Lumix 8mm Fisheye Lens, Dual Subtronic Alpha Strobes

Settings: F16, 1/160 sec

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