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Face Mussels
Photograph by David Doubilet
A diver’s light on an Atlantic Ocean underwater cliff face reveals hangers-on like mussels, sponges, and purple soft corals. It’s a typical scene on South Africa’s west coast, where the cold, nutrient-rich soup of the Benguela upwelling spawns life in abundance. |
Camera: Nikon F4
Film Type: Provia 100F
Lens: 16mm fisheye
Speed and F-Stop: 1/15 @ f/16 |
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Weather Conditions: Wet and 45 feet (14 meters)
Time of Day: 3 p.m.
Lighting Techniques: Two C&C strobes
Special Equipment: Nexus underwater housing |
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