The Cratena simba is an elegant nudibranch with a translucent body, bright orange cerata, and contrasting white and blue accents. It typically grows between 2 and 3 centimeters in length and is found in tropical and subtropical waters. Its vibrant colors and graceful movements make it a favorite among underwater photographers.
This underwater photo was taken while diving, focusing on the small marine life that often goes unnoticed. Underwater macro photography requires a lot of skill and control – you move, the subject moves, and light behaves completely differently than it does above the surface. Everything has to come together: buoyancy, timing, and sharp focus.
The result shows how much color, detail, and life exists beneath the surface. I photograph to make this hidden world visible and to show how unique and fragile it really is.
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Enthusiastic diver specialising in (super)macro.
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