Urchin Explosion

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Long-Spined Urchin (Diadema antillarum) – Blue Heron Bridge, Riviera Beach, Fl

Urchins can get overlooked at the Blue Heron Bridge because of all of the other incredible animals present.  However, I have always taken particular interest in studying urchins because of the psychedelic patterns and shapes they possess.  This Long-Spined Urchin displayed blueish hues against the yellowish background of its rocky home, making it explode off of the background, beckoning me to shoot a close up.

Canon G15, Nauticam NAG15, Inon s2000 (x2), Sola Photo 800, SubSee +10

1/80 sec, f/4.5, ISO100