3rd Place, British Society of Underwater Photographers (BSoUP) - Annual Underwater Excellence Portfolio Competition, May 2024

Lying among the prickly, toxic spikes of a rainbow fire urchin, Mr. & Mrs. Coleman shrimp enjoy a safe haven in return for cleaning duties.

"The theme is underwater excellence, all three of these images are pretty much flawless in technique and show diversity in technique. Great composition, lighting and use of slow shutter. The hero fish is really stands out in the middle of the frame in the slow shutter shot. The only critique is the be wary of over processing of the Coleman, it looks a touch over done."

Judged by Byron Conroy

Location: Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea, Indonesia

Photographer: Laura Storm