July Title - Leafy Sea Dragon

How I did it - This unlikely-looking animal is a relative of the sea horse, as one might  surmise. It lives off the shores of Tasmania and has, obviously, developed a rather unique and effective defensive camouflage. It floats quietly about eating whatever swims by. This was taken with a Canon 40D at 22 mm focal length and ISO 1600
at 1/10 second and f8 with the camera pressed against the glass of the aquarium. No flash or light alteration used.

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Richard Perkins I've been a semi-professional photographer for about 15 years and an enthusiast since childhood. My main interest is nature and outdoor, with no people unless required for scale. My work took a big leap forward in 1992 when I joined the Nevada Camera Club in Las Vegas, a group of incredibly talented amateur and professional image makers. Working with and learning from them, I was Nevada Photographer of the Year in 1997, just as I moved to Southern California and joined two camera clubs and the Southern California Council of Camera Clubs (S4C). Also, in 1994, I joined NANPA (North American Nature Photography Association), and served on their Board of Directors, 2001-2004. I led two annual Summit meetings with NANPA, 1997 in Corpus Christi, and 2001 in Las Vegas. A practicing physician, I now live in Western Pennsylvania, having moved here from California and earlier from Florida where I worked for 4 years in the Fort Lauderdale area. I briefly served as chairman of Everglades PSA Chapter before my move. My web site (under development) is www.dickperkins.com . Click on the main icons for subcategories that are being progressively populated.