A flat, well-camouflaged animal such as an anglerfish really benefits from a low angle of view.
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Looking down can work in situations where there is enough contrast, e.g. subjects at or very near the surface, also if you are using filters instead of flash.
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LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES
Look for subjects in good situations, and good viewpoints.
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Some fishes naturally hang around in groups together, and can lend themselves to interesting compositions
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Background can make a big difference.
Bobtail squid are often on sand, but this one settled on coralline algae and the complementary colour is a good contrast.
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Neither goby or coral would be so good on their own, but together they make the picture.
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The shrimp is aligned to good effect with the lines on the back of a sea cucumber.
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A lovely arch makes a natural window. Get your buddy to swim at an opening to provide a strong focal point.
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An appealing image can be very simple – e.g. just light and weed.
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