Shortlisted Finalist - British Photography Awards 2022
Water Life Category / People's Choice Award

Underwater, the colours and patterns of invertebrate life are extraordinary. Some of these animals you only notice when you light up the reef with strobes or torchlight. Others are brilliantly bold with stunning hues, interesting textures and geometric shapes. Finding fresh ways to bring to life their intricate detail is something I love doing. This is a yellowline arrow crab hiding out inside a stunningly-coloured azure vase sponge.

Gear: Canon EOS 800D, Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens, Sea & Sea RDX750D housing with a DX Macro Port 52, twin INON s2000 strobes.

Location: Bonaire, Leeward Antilles, Caribbean Sea

Photographer: Laura Storm