Hi All,
I am an Australian marine scientist (and photographer when I get the chance) who is currently working in California on the MPA network.
A colleague in the Department of Fish and Wildlife is currently putting together a brochure on the MPA network for public outreach. He is currently looking for an image to feature on the cover of the brochure. I am wondering if there are any photographers out there that might have a suitable image they'd be willing to share. Unfortunately, there's not funding in the state budget to pay for the image, but the photo would of course be credited. Here is what he has in mind:
- Portrait orientation
- Macrocystis forest
- An interesting/iconic species in the foreground e.g. California sheephead, rockfish. maybe a red urchin or sea star
- Either a split shot (big ask I know) or with a sunball at the top of the image
- If it was shot in an MPA that's a bonus
If anyone is interested we'd really love your help. Also I think this has great bragging rights and would give your work great exposure. I'd love to get the shot myself, but haven't had the chance to get out diving much yet.
Thanks in advance
Nick
