I'm a Florida-based amateur photographer who loves to take pictures of marine ecosystems. If I'm fortunate enough to get a nice capture, I may enter it into a contest like APOY. The images below were shortlisted.

Mantis Shrimp:

https://www.photocrowd.com/photos/tiny-but-mighty-mantis-shrimp-10074235.02277ba87

This same Mantis Shrimp got an Honorable Mention in the MonoVision completion - BW. I got lucky...

https://monovisionsawards.com/winners-gallery/monovisions-awards-2025/single/nature-and-wildlife/honorable-mentions

Raja Ampat Reefs:

https://www.photocrowd.com/photos/raja-ampats-wai-reef-10448499.7aaae5400

Most of the time, I dive with my adult daughter, with whom I team to capture good photos. But, I also travel by myself to visit fabulous dive destinations like Saba or St Maarten.

I enjoy submitting to APOY the most, and sharing great pictures with fellow divers.

Just wrapped up a super trip to St. Martin and Saba, where I captured a couple more cool photos. I'm looking to sharing with yourselves, and to be part of a group that loves the sea as much as I do.

Kris

Hey Kris!

A warm welcome to Waterpixels. Good to have you with us. It was very good meeting you last week in Sint Maarten and well done joining up!

Do post some of those pics when you ahem time.

Best wishes

Tim