Winners Gallery
Finalist The Ocean Unseen: Hidden Worlds
Maryline Renault Tulamben, Indonesia
A translucent shrimp glows within the folds of a green tunicate in the volcanic waters of Tulamben, Indonesia. These small marine animals create shelter for tiny creatures living in the muck diving habitats often overlooked by divers. Using careful backlighting, the photographer revealed the shrimp’s golden eyes and delicate body, transforming a hidden reef resident into a jewel-like portrait.
BEHIND THE LENS
Maryline Renault Singapore
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- Scuba Coastal Walk-in
- Sony A7RV with Nauticam housing. Sony 90mm macro lens with Nauticam MFO-1 diopter and Weefine Smart Focus 2600 light
- ISO200, f/20 and 1/80sec
Maryline is a French-born, award-winning underwater photographer based in Singapore. Over the last three decades, she has lived in 8 countries and explored more than 100 around the world. These experiences have shaped a borderless perspective, guiding her to the hidden corners of our oceans. For her, photography is not just about capturing reality; it is about revealing the ocean’s magic and crafting narratives for conservation. Whether through creative lighting, panning techniques, super macro, or wide-angle compositions, her goal is not merely to document, but to elevate each image into a visual story - and ultimately, a call to action.
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