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08/12/2025

A Tiny Spark: Pikachu Nudibranch

The real-life Pikachu of the sea!
This macro shot of Thecacera pacifica, commonly known as the Pikachu Nudibranch, photographed while diving in Tulamben, Bali.
This tiny, vibrant yellow sea slug, contrasted by its rhinophores (sensory organs), is one of my favorite finds. The bokeh creates a magical, golden backdrop, highlighting the intricate details of this magnificent creature and its surrounding habitat.
A true gem of the Indo-Pacific reef.

Location: Tulamben
Camera: Sony Alpha 7RV
Lens: Sony SEL 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS
Lighting: Minigear, Marelux Snoot
Settings: ISO 200, f/7.1 1/200s

30/11/2025

A Tiny sea gem, big impact! 💎

Meet this magnificent Nudibranch (Trinchesia sibogae)!
This little beauty, with its vibrant purple tips and glowing yellow 'bed', is a reminder of the incredible artistry hidden beneath the waves.
The colors in the deep are just unbelievable.

Location: Tulamben
Camera: Sony Alpha 7RV
Lens: Sony SEL 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS
Lighting: Minigear, Marelux Snoot
Settings: ISO 160, f/22, 1/250s

02/11/2025

Donut worry 🍩 be glazed

Found this little sea slug trying its best to look like a gourmet, striped donut in the deep waters of Tulamben, Bali.
I tried to order it with extra sprinkles, but the delivery service down here is terrible.

Seriously though, isn't this Donut Nudibranch just glazy with beauty? A truly magnificent find, perfectly posed for the camera.

Donut worry, I took the photo and swam away quickly so it could get back to its extremely slow and glamorous life.

Location: Tulamben
Camera: Sony Alpha 7RV
Lens: Sony SEL 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS
Lighting: Minigear, Marelux Snoot
Settings: ISO 320, f/22, 1/200s

26/10/2025

Bali's 'Donald Duck' Delight

Spotted a real-life character!
This is the fascinating Donald Duck Shrimp.
Its unique appearance and those beautiful colors make it a must-see in the underwater world.
📍 Tulamben, Bali

Location: Tulamben
Camera: Sony Alpha 7RV
Lens: Sony SEL 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS
Lighting: Minigear, Marelux Snoot
Settings: ISO 64, f/23, 1/5s

13/09/2025

This tiny Shaun the Sheep Nudibranch (around 1mm) in Bali made my dive ten times cuter. Had to get a few different lights on it to capture all its fabulous, leafy details.

Location: Tulamben
Camera: Sony Alpha 7RV
Lens: Sony SEL 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS
Lighting: Minigear
Settings: ISO 250, f/11, 1/200s

06/09/2025

A tiny marvel clinging to a sea feather!
This glass shrimp is almost invisible, but its delicate beauty shines on this stunning, rainbow-colored home. A flawless moment that shows the beauty and complexity of the underwater world.

Location: Tulamben
Camera: Sony Alpha 7RV
Lens: Sony SEL 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS
Lighting: Minigear
Settings: ISO 400, f/10, 1/100s

14/08/2025

LAST CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Honour ocean legends. Inspire global action.
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📅 Winners announced in Singapore – 31 October 2025. Finalists will be exhibited before, during, and after the festival. Winners cover travel, accommodation, and postage/shipping.

Submit now & view full guidelines → www.earthinfocus.co/photography-oceans

02/08/2025

The golden hour for photographers can also be found underwater in Tulamben.

Location: Tulamben
Camera: Sony Alpha 7RV
Lens: Sony SEL 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS
Lighting: Minigear
Settings: ISO 250, f/16, 1/100s

20/07/2025

Spotlight on for Donald

Absolutely thrilled to have spotted this incredible Donald Duck Shrimp (Leander plumosus) and tried to put him in the spotlight surrounded by the colorful nature.
Nature's details never cease to amaze!

Location: Tulamben
Camera: Sony Alpha 7RV
Lens: Sony SEL 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS
Lighting: Minigear
Settings: ISO 250, f/7.1, 1/640s

17/06/2025

OGPICTOY - Ocean Geographic Picture Of The Year
Winner

Im sexy and I know it 🦐

Okay, confession time!
Before this dive, I had this ridiculously funny image in my head:

A tiny shrimp with serious swagger, strutting its stuff like it just heard 'I'm Sexy and I Know It' blasting through the reef.

I imagined this little dude totally owning a stage somewhere between a fiery underworld disco and a chilly celestial ballet.

And look at this!

This spicy little shrimp is totally giving off those vibes, right? Spotlight's on, and this tiny dancer is working it! 😂🍤

Lighting with Marelux Snoot and MiniGear Torches

hk

15/06/2025

OGPICTOY - Ocean Geographic Picture Of The Year
Winner

The Epic Tale of Underwater Pyrotechnics (and a Very Patient Goby)

I decided to bring the New Year's Eve firework underwater. My brilliant (and slightly unhinged) idea was to recreate the dazzling spectacle of a fireworks display, but with a decidedly aquatic twist.
Hours. Literal, actual, mind-numbing hours were spent hunched over my craft table. My significant other probably thought I'd finally lost it, muttering to myself about "subaquatic pyrotechnics" and "light refraction." I even bought a 3D printer for this endeavor! Because, naturally, the only way to achieve true underwater fireworks is with custom-printed mounts and bespoke filters crafted from who-knows-what household items. My apartment looked less like a home and more like a mad scientist's lab.
Then, during one of my underwater expeditions, I saw him. The goby. Just sitting there, completely oblivious to my artistic torment. And in that moment, bathed in the glow of my makeshift underwater fireworks, a divine inspiration struck.
Suddenly, the Sea sq**rt (which looked exactly like a fancy champagne glass) and the tiny eggs (perfectly mimicking champagne bubbles) all clicked into place. With my homemade "fireworks" twinkling in the background, this unassuming goby became the unwitting star of my New Year's photo.

Lighting with Marelux Snoot and MiniGear Torches

hk

10/06/2025

OGPICTOY - Ocean Geographic Picture Of The Year
Winner

The Seahorse of Unexpected Delights
Ah, the legend of "The Seahorse." It all started like any other dive, filled with the promise of underwater wonders. My dive guide, bless his optimistic heart, asked for my wish list. "Wish list?" I scoffed internally, "I'm not on a shopping spree, mate!" Outwardly, I replied with a casual shrug, "Nah, no list. Just show me whatever you find, as long as it's in a good, photogenic position. The only thing I absolutely, positively do not want is a seahorse. Those things always sit there, hunched over, staring at the seabed like they've just lost their car keys."
My guide, of course, took this as a personal challenge. I swear I saw a mischievous twinkle in his eye, even through his mask, as he gestured wildly. And there it was. A seahorse. My nemesis. And to add insult to injury, it was perfectly positioned! I could practically hear his underwater chuckle, a silent "Gotcha!" echoing through the water. He watched, clearly amused, as my initial lack of enthusiasm morphed into a grudging admiration.
And so, from the depths of my "absolutely not" list, emerged one of my favorite photos. Proof that sometimes, the universe (or at least, a very cheeky dive guide) has a much better plan for your camera roll than you do.

Lighting with Marelux Snoot and MiniGear Torches

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