I found this Spotted Cleaner Shrimp on a Giant Anemone while diving the Ocean Encounters house reef. I noticed it right away due to its size and activity. The surge had picked up and the arms of the anemone the shrimp was planted on were all over the place. The shrimp...
Most divers know to look out for the Scorpionfish. They are often difficult to spot because they blend in so well with their environment. Because they blend in so well with their surroundings, it can be difficult to get a photo where you are able to separate the fish...
A Chain Moray Eel and Spotted Moray Eel are together peeking out from under the cement block at Tres Trapi. I spotted these two together at another area under the block, but the Spotted Moray made it clear the Chain Moray was not welcome. The Chain Moray found another...
This is one of my favorite macro images of a hydroid – I believe it is a Christmas Tree Hydroid, but I’m not positive. These colonies of animals are easily overlooked, but they are stunning on closer inspection. Equipment and settings: Nikon D850 / 105mm /...
Typically this photo of a Yellowhead Wrasse would not be included as a POTW, but the fact that the wrasse is displaying its “vampire teeth” makes it unusual enough to be selected. This Yellowhead Wrasse is in the terminal phase, which is the most colorful...
I love this photo of a Queen Angel. It was feasting on sponges growing under one of the planes at The Planes dive site in Aruba. This little guy looks a bit startled when fired the shot but continued on with his business after the photo shoot. Equipment and settings:...
