Joshua Connelly Photography

02/03/2026

Last Saturday, I got back behind a long lens at the vs .rsm Bottle Charity rugby match. It had been about 3 years since I last photographed a rugby match, so it was good to dust the cobwebs off. These were some of my favourite images from the match

24/01/2026

Back from an amazing 2 weeks shooting at redsea.divingsafari with Falmouth University

Over the two weeks, I spent a lot of time closely observing the corals, and these small gobies quickly caught my interest. Although they are only around 2.5 cm long, they are packed with intricate detail. Being so small and a little skittish, they aren’t the easiest subjects to photograph, but with patience and by carefully watching their behaviour, I learned that they often return to the same area. Learning this made all the difference, allowing me to anticipate their movements and capture their tiny details

10/07/2025

31/05/2025

First time diving at Porthkerris Divers and it did not disappoint! 5 octopus on one dive! This was my first time getting to see them in British waters and it was amazing watching these stunning creatures up close

22/03/2025

Thank you Fourth Element!!

We’ve got some happy winners this week! 🎉

A huge congratulations to Connolly, who won the prize draw Go Diving Show, and Linsell, our winner from OZTek Advanced Diving Conference - both taking home £500 to spend at fourthelement.com!

Shoutout to our other winners as well - your brand new SEEKER masks will be on their way soon!

28/02/2025

A mesmerizing close-up of a Snakelocks anemone. The intricate details of its flowing tentacles and vibrant colors make it a stunning subject for macro photography. Found along the UK’s rocky shores, this anemone’s beauty hides its potent stinging cells, used to capture prey

Nikon D7200
105mm macro with SMC-1 x2.3
Inon Z240

1/125s
105mm
F/36
ISO 200

28/02/2025

As a crab grows, they shed their old exoskeletons, leaving behind these perfectly formed casts. This process allows them to develop a larger, stronger shell while remaining vulnerable until it hardens. A fascinating glimpse into the life cycle of one of the UK’s most iconic crustaceans. 🦀

Nikon D7200
105mm macro with SMC-1 x2.3
Inon Z240

1/125s
105mm
F/36
ISO 200

28/02/2025

Shrimp have remarkable vision, with disco ball like eyes that provide almost 360° coverage, the common prawn can detect polarized light, helping them navigate and spot predators in UK waters. Their keen eyesight is a crucial adaptation for life along Britain’s rocky shores and sandy seabeds

Nikon D7200
105mm macro with SMC-1 x2.3
Inon Z240

1/160s
105mm
F/32
ISO 200

27/02/2025

Scallops are definitely one of my favourite subjects at the moment, especially when it comes to using the Nauticam SMC-1. I love amount of intricate details it can capture

Nikon D7200
105mm macro with SMC-1 x2.3
Inon Z240

1/160s
105mm
F/32
ISO 200

27/02/2025

The ruddy turnstone, a striking and industrious shorebird, is known for its unique foraging behavior—flipping over stones and debris in search of food along coastal habitats.

Canon R5
1/320s
800mm
F/11
ISO 800