Angelo Concilio: Rider on The Storm
As I child, I was terrified of storms. Especially those that occurred in the summer, when a strong contrast between hot and cold air made them particularly violent. I remember …
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Tag: conservation photography
Zanzibar Whip Coral Shrimp – Photo taken in Indonesia – Jack’s March Underwater Photograph
It’s easy for divers to get stoked on seeing the big-ticket critters. Manta rays? Majestic. Sharks? Spellbinding. There’s this cognitive leap, though, that occurs for divers when they learn to …
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Embracing the Wild: Conservation on Scotland’s Isle of Islay by David Dinsley
The winter sun sits low in the January sky. A bright beam illuminates the sea before me, and a crisp intermittent breeze can be felt, reminding me it isn’t spring …
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The pink hairy squat lobster – Photo taken in Indonesia – Jack’s February Underwater Photograph
This marine crustacean is commonly known as the “Pink hairy squat lobster”, also known as the “Fairy crab”. Its scientific name is Lauriea siagiani. Actually, L. siagiani is not really a lobster, but …
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Stargazer Fish – Photo taken in Indonesia – Jack’s November Underwater Photograph
Descending upon the coral reefs and sandy slopes throughout Bunaken Marine Park at night will offer a very different experience during the day. The countless colourful reef fish will have …
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Shooting for Survival By Neil Aldridge
The rhino lifted her head. She was so close I could hear her munching leaves. The tip of her magnificent horn now seemed taller than the stunted mopane trees within …
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Children’s Hospital Hosts Nature’s Best Photography Wildlife Exhibit with Support from African Wildlife Foundation
From the Wild to the Walls of Children’s National Hospital, Nature’s Best Photography Brings the Outside in —Inspiring Healing for Patients, Families, and Dedicated Staff. Nature’s Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International …
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The Mimic Octopus and the Wonderpus – Photo taken in Indonesia – Jack’s July Underwater Photograph
There are two recently discovered species of rare but stunning octopus that are found only in the waters around Bali and Sulawesi, of the Indo-Malay peninsula. These are the Mimic …
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Harlequin Shrimp – Photo taken in Lombok Indonesia – Jack’s June Underwater Photograph
The sight of a harlequin shrimp can bring a crowd of staring humans, enchanted by their vibrant, almost psychedelic appearance. But the harlequin shrimp apparently isn’t aware of its beauty, …
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Flamboyant Cuttlefish – Photo taken in Ambon Indonesia – Jack’s May Underwater Photograph
Pfeffer’s flamboyant cuttlefish, Metasepia pfefferi is one of the smallest cuttlefish growing up to 8cm in length and the prettiest of the species making it a favourite subject for scuba …
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