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A flat, well-camouflaged animal such as an anglerfish really benefits from a low angle of view.

Anglerfish

anic Whitetip Shark

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.

LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES

Look for subjects in good situations, and good viewpoints.

 

Masked Butterflyfish

ckspotted Sweetlips

Some fishes naturally hang around in groups together, and can lend themselves to interesting compositions

 

 

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.

 

Bobtail Squid

Peppermint Goby on Brain Coral

Neither goby or coral would be so good on their own, but together they make the picture.

The shrimp is aligned to good effect with the lines on the back of a sea cucumber.

Emperor Shrimp on sea cucumber

Diver in arch

A lovely arch makes a natural window. Get your buddy to swim at an opening to provide a strong focal point.

An appealing image can be very simple – e.g. just light and weed.

Kelp forest (USA)

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Last updated 23-Oct-2012  Dr B R Pitkin