National Geographic Photography Contest Images
I have decided to feature two of the many stunning images from the National Geographic International Photography Contest 2009. They are great examples of those opportunities we sometimes have as divers with cameras in tow. BTW both of these subjects can be found in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef.
The Editor,
divingportdouglas.com.au
"After a rarely seen spyhopping of a dwarf minke whale the whale slowly descended in my direction and we came close to a 1.5m distance. The shot happened early in the morning around 7 a.m. and it was a rough surface and it was not easy to control my own movement. ISO 200 1/400 f7.1 13mm Tokina fisheye 10-17mm lens Nikon D200 aquatic housing."
Photo and caption by Steffen Binke
"I was lucky enough to follow this lionfish into a huge ball of baitfish. Very exciting moments as the baitfish swirled to avoid being eaten."
