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Tiger and Diver

Submitted by 2ndjetty on Tue, 2015-05-19 00:00

Shane Gross

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A photographer gets some close-up tiger shark action. Many of the sharks at Tiger Beach have overcome their shyness towards divers making close-up shots the norm.

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Tiger Beach is a small, shallow sand flat, and the most reliable, consistent and, arguably, photographically pleasing spot to photograph Tiger Sharks on Earth.

Tiger Shark Sunburst

Submitted by 2ndjetty on Tue, 2015-05-19 00:00

Shane Gross

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5) Diving with the tiger sharks inspired much awe and admiration among all the divers. I heard many times “I was never scared, just fascinated”.

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Tiger Beach is a small, shallow sand flat, and the most reliable, consistent and, arguably, photographically pleasing spot to photograph Tiger Sharks on Earth.

Exploring Taveuni Underwater

Submitted by 2ndjetty on Tue, 2015-05-19 00:00

Matt Krumins

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Olympus OM-D E-M1

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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm

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My dive buddy, fascinated with the ins and outs of a reef at Taveuni.

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Taveuni Island is home to the world-famous Rainbow Reef, as well as numerous other fantastic reefs.

Skimming the Surface

Submitted by 2ndjetty on Tue, 2015-05-19 00:00

George Probst

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Canon EOS Rebel XT

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When the sharks are just below the surface, you can sometimes get an interesting reflection above the shark, depending on the light and surface conditions.

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Isla Guadalupe is located off the coast of Mexico and is world-famous as THE place for clear water cage diving with Great White Sharks. Diving here is done by liveaboard.

Through the Mackerel

Submitted by 2ndjetty on Tue, 2015-05-19 00:00

George Probst

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A male great white shark emerges from a school of mackerel scad. The mackerel generally are hindrance when trying to photograph white sharks, but anticipating their movements as the shark drew closer resulted in the smaller fish creating a natural frame for the shark.

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Isla Guadalupe is located off the coast of Mexico and is world-famous as THE place for clear water cage diving with Great White Sharks. Diving here is done by liveaboard.

Reefscape View

Submitted by 2ndjetty on Tue, 2015-05-19 00:00

Brent Durand

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Canon 5D Mark III

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Tokina 10-17mm

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Raja Ampat, Indonesia

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f/13, 1/125

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The reefs are mesmerizing, but keep an eye out for the big fish swimming by.

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Raja Ampat is an underwater photographer's dream destination, with colorful reefs, abundant fish and diverse macro live.

Comet Trail

Submitted by 2ndjetty on Tue, 2015-05-19 00:00

Mike Bartick

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Nikon D7100

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AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D

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Dropping the angle of view and capturing the whip coral in the background with such a low f-stop created a very smooth and textured swath of color behind our common subject. In my imaginative mind I see a goby riding a comet!.. No comments please..

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Heaven for macro and muck diving, Anilao blends some of the world's best macro biodiversity with beautiful coral reefs.

Juvenile Emperor Angelfish

Submitted by 2ndjetty on Tue, 2015-05-19 00:00

Gaby Barathieu

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Canon 5D Mark II

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Canon 100mm f/2.8L Macro

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Planned use of negative space, like the black background in this photo, can really add to the composition of an image.

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Reunion Island is known for spectacular wide-angle imagery, humpbacks and dolphins, but it is also home to incredibly diverse macro life.

Goby Eye

Submitted by 2ndjetty on Tue, 2015-05-19 00:00

Gaby Barathieu

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SubSee +10 Diopter

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Canon 5D Mark II

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Canon 100mm f/2.8L Macro

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Combining the rule of thirds, shallow depth of field, a black background and negative space, this goby portrait makes a pleasing composition.

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Reunion Island is known for spectacular wide-angle imagery, humpbacks and dolphins, but it is also home to incredibly diverse macro life.

Tiger Shark Cleaning

Submitted by 2ndjetty on Tue, 2015-05-19 00:00

Shane Gross

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A special moment for me was when this lemon shark pulled up literally right beside me and opened her mouth to be cleaned. What a gift!

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Tiger Beach is a small, shallow sand flat, and the most reliable, consistent and, arguably, photographically pleasing spot to photograph Tiger Sharks on Earth.

Three Branches

Submitted by 2ndjetty on Tue, 2015-05-19 00:00

Brent Durand

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Canon 5D Mark III

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Tokina 10-17mm

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Raja Ampat, Indonesia

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f/11, 1/125

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Soft corals grow off a wall in Raja Ampat.

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Raja Ampat is an underwater photographer's dream destination, with colorful reefs, abundant fish and diverse macro live.

Glassfish Pass

Submitted by 2ndjetty on Tue, 2015-05-19 00:00

Brent Durand

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Canon 5D Mark III

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Tokina 10-17mm

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Raja Ampat, Indonesia

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f/13, 1/125

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Glass sweepers and blue water in a pocket of the reef.

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Raja Ampat is an underwater photographer's dream destination, with colorful reefs, abundant fish and diverse macro live.

Open Gently

Submitted by 2ndjetty on Tue, 2015-05-19 00:00

Shane Gross

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The shark may look scary in this image, but she was actually very polite. She came in slow and vacuumed in (NOT ferociously bit) the fish presented to her.

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Tiger Beach is a small, shallow sand flat, and the most reliable, consistent and, arguably, photographically pleasing spot to photograph Tiger Sharks on Earth.