2nd Place Compact Macro

Enrico Somogyi

"Seahorse at Sunset"

Enrico Somogyi won a 7D6Night 10Dive package in Anilao, Philippines from Aiyanar Beach & Dive Resort

The Story:

While visiting one of the top spots for muck diving in Anilao, Philippines, I was lucky to find this seahorse. At home, I had built a DIY solution to create an effect that resembles a sun or a fireball. The seahorse turned out to be a perfect subject to test this effect. The thorny seahorse was very cooperative, allowing me to capture the backlit image I had envisioned.

Location:

Anilao, Philippines

Equipment Used:

• Sony RX100vii
• Fantasea Housing
• 2x Backscatter Miniflash MF2
• Backscatter Snoot
• Nauticam Emwl 60
• round Diffusor with optical DIY Solution

Camera Settings:

• f/8
• 1/2000s
• ISO 100