2nd Place winner
Diamond Stars
DESCRIPTION
I would often look for rare critters at night time, exploring deep waters in the hopes of chancing upon wonderful sights This diamond Squid is all over the tropical and temperate oceans, and the adults are target of pelagic squid jigging vessels, This Beautiful Squid was found last quarter of the moon in November 2018, in the shallower water of Anilao Bay which is over 500ft water . After trying with all the different compositions and poses, it offered me this very symmetrical photo with all the tentacles extended, as if it’s trying to show off its beautiful tripes and chromatophores. AUTHOR
As an underwater photographer, Cai is very keen in blackwater diving where he is able to explore different kinds of marine life. He is also fond of blackwater photography because for him, it is one of the mediums where in the wonder of these sea creatures are emphasized, as the stars shine brighter in the pitch black skies, the dark seas also give his photo subjects this unique glow that can only be attained in black waters. In the recent years, Cai’s work have been featured in various magazines and marine research books with some even winning awards in various international competitions. 