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Finalist The Ocean Unseen: Hidden Worlds
Andrea Michelutti Anilao, Philippines
A harlequin crab rests at the entrance of a tubular sponge, carefully tending her cluster of orange eggs. By positioning herself in the current, she helps aerate and protect the developing embryos while keeping them close beneath her claws. Capturing this rare moment of maternal care required several dives at the same site, waiting for the crab to emerge. A snoot light isolated her from the busy reef, revealing an intimate glimpse of life hidden within the sponge.
BEHIND THE LENS
Andrea Michelutti Italy
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- Scuba, Boat
- Sony Rx100 VII compact camera + Marelux housing + Marelux Apollo S strobes
- ISO 100, f/11, 1/1000
Born in the northeast of Italy, where he earned a master's degree in economics, Andrea Michelutti lives and works in his home region as an entrepreneur and car dealership owner. A passionate traveler, he has always focused on the synergy between landscapes and local populations to translate his unique idea of "traveling" into striking images. Since 2018, he has dedicated himself to underwater photography, seeking deep empathy with marine inhabitants. Through the sea and its creatures, he perfectly expresses his natural aptitude for color. Brand Ambassador for Marelux and Ultralight, he shoots with a compact Sony RX100 VII camera.
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The Ocean Unseen: Hidden Worlds
2026 Anilao, Philippines
