1st Place Macro

Adam Martin

"Juvenile Batfish"

Adam Martin won a 10 day / 9 night dive trip aboard any Komodo or Raja Ampat Itineraries, on board either Mermaid I or Mermaid II including nitrox from Mermaid Liveaboards

The Story:

This juvenile batfish was found at 85' depth in Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia. A snoot was used to try and isolate the flash to the subject, without lighting up too much of the background. The lighting highlights the texture and structure of the fish's body, emphasizing its graceful lines and vivid coloration.

Location:

Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Equipment Used:

• Sony A7RV w/ Canon 100mm Macro Lens Nauticam Housing
• Inon strobe with snoot

Camera Settings:

• 1/250 f/13 ISO 320