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Finalist The Ocean Unseen: Hidden Worlds

Andrea Michelutti Anilao, Philippines

13.7615° N 120.9284° E

A shrimp carrying a clutch of eggs shelters within the branches of a coral. The photographer used a snoot placed behind the coral to create the fiery glow surrounding the eggs, while front lighting revealed the shrimp without disturbing its fragile habitat.

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Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 ANDMIC6

Andrea Michelutti Italy

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ABOUT THE IMAGE

  • Scuba, Boat
  • Sony Rx100 VII compact camera + Marelux housing + Marelux Apollo S strobes
  • ISO 64, 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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