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    This image was created at the Longbeach Aquarium, Longbeach, CA. This is the one keeper out of almost a full roll of 36. It is an older slide scan, so no detailed exposure data available. Like most sea creatures, this sea horse relative never stopped moving. Their aquarium was round and they swam through plants that looked so similar, it was a challenge separating them from their environment. Camera handheld with one hand, the other hand held the flash off the hot shoe. Illumination is totally flash. A rubber lens hood pressed against the aquarium glass eliminated flare.

    Nikon F5
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    Nikon SB-28 Flash
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    Very cool John. I really love this. It looks so delicate and you made that come across so well. Nice work.

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    Robert, Thanks for your kind comment, it's appreciated. I thought I'd add a little diversity - John

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    very cool. the details are great. I really want to see it verticle though, I think it would be easier to look at. again though, super cool.

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    Hi Chad, Thanks for your kind words. Unlike their relatives the sea horses, that usually swim vertically, these guys seem to prefer swimming horizontally. - John

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    I thought the same as Chad did, but looked it up to be sure. A very interesting and beautiful creature.

    Chad, I like you signature icon. A Great Blue Heron with attitude. :)

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    SUPERB! Lighting and detail are exquisit.. nothing else to say but WOW... Congratulations!

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    Thank you Ramon for your kind comments. - John

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    Awesome photograph. I love the delicate lighting and the sharpness here.

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