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Goose barnacles on a drifting volleyball ( overall winner at BWPA )
PHOTO : RS it , obscured by a massive school of whiting that parted to reveal the wreck . She says : “ Knowing the history of it beforehand , it felt like a moment where time stood still as the submarine was just sat bolt upright on the seabed and looked like it might just drive off .” An advantage of UK diving is the fact that it ’ s all so close , especially if you live by the sea . “ UK diving and in particular UK shore diving can be so diverse and colourful ,” says Sandra . It ’ s on our doorstep , no need to pack suitcases and fly off anywhere and it offers great opportunities to explore different habitats . I also feel that for experimental photography , I can end up with images that are more my own . There are no guides to show you what to photograph and how to photograph it .”
Ryan has travelled extensively , but home diving remains his favourite . “ I think it ’ s because you never quite know what you may find . A lot of our creatures stay well hidden . Learning their habits and gaining their trust is so rewarding .”
“ Living by the sea gives me more opportunities to learn creature behaviours and experience those amazing events ,” Ryan says . “ We ’ ve spent many years learning and waiting for specific events each year to try and take that perfect picture .”
Prawn with augmented background
PHOTO : RS
PHOTO : RS
PHOTO : SS
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Stalked jelly with pink coralline algae
Compass jellyfish , Chesil Cove