Congrats to Aaron Wong for his Grouper Grab pic

[slaam]

for getting a Animal Portraits - Highly Commended in The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition

http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/whats...ns/wpy/photo.do?photo=2415&category=7&group=1

Aaron Wong (Singapore)

Grouper grab

'Just as I was about to descend on an evening dive off the tropical island of Tioman, on the east coast of Malaysia, a feeding frenzy broke out: tourists on a nearby boat were tossing bread into the water. The fish came to the surface in anticipation, some even snatching food right out of people's fingers. With the sun setting, I knew there was potential for a good sun-burst shot.' Groupers are coral reef fish that live in the warm water of all oceans. They are active predators, and are at the top of the coral reef food chain. Most hide in the coral and ambush unwary fish. They seize and hold their prey with their sharp teeth.

Nikon D70 + Nikon 10.5mm lens; 1/160 sec at f11; ISO 200; Sea & Sea housing; two Sea & Sea YS90 strobes.

 

[slaam]

btw i dun wanna hotlink the pic in case the main site complains..

 

[howeikwok]

Oooo it's this pic. Thought it's a new one. I prefer the cuttlefish one, makes it look like an alien spacecraft... :bsmilie:

 

[aselley]

Congratulations to Aaron.

Something for us all to aspire to next year...maybe?

 

[divelogic]

thanks for all the well wishes!. Too bad never win in that category.
Better luck next year hopefully. But this competition is tough man!
hahahahaha

Cheers!