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Long exposure with Green Turtle
A green turtle swimming on the lagoon, near N'Gouja beach, in the south of Mayotte island. We can see a remora fish which sticks under its shell thanks to a system of sucker.
Mother of the sea - Humpback Whale
Your mother is the first person to have worn you. This is also the case for this humpback whale who carries his calf on his snout so that he can rest. Curiously, he observes what is this strange thing that stands in front of him.
This picture is full of meaning. An animal as imposing as a whale, measuring more than 10 meters long and weighing more than 40 tons, can be approached by men she does not know.
This picture is full of meaning. An animal as imposing as a whale, measuring more than 10 meters long and weighing more than 40 tons, can be approached by men she does not know.
Galathea on her soft coral
Beautiful and surely very rare specimen of Galatea living on this soft coral at 80 meters deep. It is always a big surprise to find this kind of subject.
The shrimp of Coriocella
Another angle of view of this emperor shrimp on its nudibranch Coriocella. Photo taken on the sand, at the foot of the second falling 69 meters deep.
Shrimp on a soft coral
A beautiful little shrimp on a soft coral of the mesophotic zone. They were several dozens on this coral at the foot of the second falling Bouéni pass.
At the edge of the 3rd falling
A panorama of 180 ° composed of 10 photos. At 97 m depth, in the middle of the twilight zone, the edge of the 3 rd is scattered with small caves or cavities. Above, a field of coral antipathair type caps the edge of the drop. For the record, 5 minutes after taking this picture, a schoal of at least 100 hammerhead sharks have swam in the blue, in limit of visibility. The magic of the Twilight zone.
Underwater cave of Twilight zone
A 300-million-pixel panorama made in this cave at a depth of 78 meters. This cave was created tens of thousands of years ago, when the level of the oceans was down after a glaciation. The onslaught of waves on the cliff, which was once the coral reef, to dig over time all a series of cave or overhang like this. We can notice that the vault is bursting with color. Despite the tiny amount of light that reaches this place, the biodiversity that develops there is extraordinary.
Vélocity Turtle
A photo of a green turtle taken in long exposure with flash of the second-curtain strobe gives an speed impression.
Face to Face with a whale shark
A face to face with the biggest fish in the world: a whale shark .. It is about 9 meters long. This is one of the biggest we have seen during our stay. You must know that they are all juvenile sharks. The vast majority are males.
Underwater biodiversity
Coral reefs, life concentrator, catalyst of biodiversity. How many different organisms live on this potato? 100, 200, 300? What you see at the scale of this small structure is also at the scale of an entire reef. Coral reefs are essential for healthy seas and oceans. They account for almost 20% of underwater biodiversity, but they represent less than 0.1% of the ocean area. Protecting them is an absolute necessity !!!
Zanzibar whip coral shrimp
A Zanzibar whip coral shrimp on its whip coral. By day, it looks quite different. But at night, the white pigments retract in the chromatophores at dusk and disperse at dawn, resulting in changes in chromatic livery and in the general appearance of shrimp. At night, they are often more transparent and the day more colorful.
Orange-lined triggerfish
A focus on the Orange-lined triggerfish teeth. It was hidden in a hole and could not go out, I took advantage to make a photo of the detail of his mouth.
Hawksbill sea turtle
A hawksbill turtle met at the south boat pass. A slow shutter speed with second-curtain flash firing can show movement.
Hammerhead Shark - Underwater photography
An unforgettable encounter with my friend Olivier on the Passe Boueni by about 40 meters deep. A shoal of about sixty halicorne hammerhead sharks swim over our heads !!!
Whale shark and Tuna shoal
A whale shark swimming with a tuna schoal . Whale sharks meet in numbers to filter in tuna hunts. The whole food chain is in the same place at the same time.
Manta Ray - Devil ray - Giant manta ray
Face to face with this giant of the lagoon of Mayotte. I saw him arrive from a distance, shaving the sand like a fighter. It was the moment not to miss. I took a deep breath and I went down to stick myself to the bottom and face him without moving. It is then that she is passing just above me, like a plane taking off. Magnificent!!!!!
Dancing octopus - Octopus tentacles - Octopus picture - Octopus photo
An octopus made his "show" in the lagoon of Mayotte.
Underwater Photographer of the Year 2017 Winning Photo
Underwater Photographer of the Year 2017 Winning Photo
Coral garden - Underwater Photography
What a pleasure to see a healthy coral garden. Alas, corals are subject to stress. This stress is the work of man. It is important for everyone to take cognizance of its impact on the environment.
Piton de la fournaise eruption
The meeting of fire from the depths of the Earth, with the stars of the cosmos !!!!
Eruption 11 September 2016
Eruption 11 September 2016
Shark Attack Survivor
A young green turtle swimming in the peaceful waters of N'gouja Bay. This is a young turtle rescued from a shark attack. We clearly see the bite on its right back flank.
Humpback Whale Calf
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)
A rather curious calf who comes to see his funny thing we are.
A rather curious calf who comes to see his funny thing we are.
Feet in the water
It is the feet in the water that this mangrove contemplates the beautiful colors of this sunset.Mangroves are very important in an ecosystem. These are fragile environments that must be preserved.
Bottlenose Dolphin under the lagoon
A wonderful meeting with a group of about ten dolphins in the lagoon of Mayotte. A few hundred yards from the 'Tsamboro' lot we played with these wild dolphins for long minutes.
Sri Lankan fisherman - Sunrise on Sri Lanka
Fisherman nets on Nilaveli Beach Sri Lanka. Sandra is a fisherman of fifty years who lives in Nilaveli, a town in eastern Sri Lanka.
Manta Ray - Devil ray - Giant manta ray- Remora view
Instead of a remora !!! A somewhat atypical view, the one that could have a remora. Magnificent encounter and interaction with this line Manta of the reefs.
Mission to Mars
It was truly a magical moment that night in the Plaine des Sables. Being alone, the top, with this atmosphere almost unreal, it feels like another planet. I love to feel that feeling of being away from it all in a beautiful place ...... ..
Hammerhead shoal - Mayotte Island
No, I'm not in open circuit, but I let my recycler's loop escape by seeing this hammerhead shark bench halyard over me. A fabulous show !!!
Squid - Underwater photography of a squid in Mayotte
During the night, an encounter with this squid in full predation. He has in his tentacles a small fish that he is devouring. A scene of rare life to observe.
Whale Close Up
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)
The whale was beating of the tail to the surface of the water. You can see his eye looking at me while she was doing her show .....
The whale was beating of the tail to the surface of the water. You can see his eye looking at me while she was doing her show .....
From the Hell
A landscape worthy of a science fiction movie yet ... ..and no, just 5 meters from the magma pouring and about 70 meters from the cone.
The September 16, 2016
The September 16, 2016
Manta Ray (Alfredi)
Manta rays swim below the surface of the water to filter their food: plankton !!!
Shrimp underwater picture in a blue sponge
A beautiful little shrimp in a blue sponge in night diving. I almost passed by without seeing them. Luckily the beam of my lamp illuminated its small eyes !!!!
Pineconefish
Monocentris japonica
Adults are found between 20 and 200 m depth, juveniles occasionally in shallower water.
Adults are found between 20 and 200 m depth, juveniles occasionally in shallower water.
Lionfish in Moheli island lagoon
A Lionfish swimming in the blue. All around, thousands of small fish swim near, without realizing that they are next to a formidable predator.
Commerson Crater
The sun is not up yet, it is the blue hour on the Commerson crater. This crater is a major eruption of the Piton de la Fournaise. is easily understood when you see its size and huge depth.
Viper moray
Enchelynassa canina
A viper moray in a fire coral hole.
It was really hard to take a picture because it was not really accessible.
A viper moray in a fire coral hole.
It was really hard to take a picture because it was not really accessible.
Sri Lankan Fishermen - Sunset in Sri Lanka
A typical picture of Sri Lanka: fishermen on the wooden stake.
This is a traditional fishing. The pickets stand where fishermen used to keep them out of reach of the waves.
This is a traditional fishing. The pickets stand where fishermen used to keep them out of reach of the waves.
Sunset sea Turtle
Photo of a mid air mid water turtle just after sunset.
The colors of the sky are still warm and lively. A turtle back take a breath, it is the unique moment to try this shot that is quite complex.
The colors of the sky are still warm and lively. A turtle back take a breath, it is the unique moment to try this shot that is quite complex.
Mother and Baby Humpback Whale
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)
During a boat ride, we met a whale group that was heading south. This group consisted of a mother and her calf, but also a third whale that followed them. It is commonly called Escort.
During a boat ride, we met a whale group that was heading south. This group consisted of a mother and her calf, but also a third whale that followed them. It is commonly called Escort.
Yellow Clownfish in blue sea anemone
Amphiprion latifasciatus
This is the first time I see a blue anemone. It lies in the pass S in Mayotte.
This is the first time I see a blue anemone. It lies in the pass S in Mayotte.
Grand Galet waterfalls
Langevin river and its famous waterfall Grand Galet..Un beautiful place surrounded by lush vegetation. A true piece of paradise.
