Scuba Diver Ocean Planet Issue 04/2016 | Page 122

AN UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHER’S GUIDE TO CALIFORNIA 10 11 UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY IN CALIFORNIA SDTTL 120 MACRO SUBJECTS: • California’s nutrient-rich waters sustain a dazzling array of nudibranchs, which range in size from smaller than a grain of rice to larger than your hand. • The kelp forest is truly a vertical structure, so don’t forget to inspect the leaves; nudibranchs, snailfish, crabs, and topsnails inhabit the kelp and make fantastic photo subjects. • Scrutinise rocky reefs very carefully. Many macro subjects (such as fringehead blennies) blend so well with their surroundings that you might only spot them if they move. 12