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Mitsuna Kawai's Ocean Unseen Photo Wins
Mitsuna Kawai captures a ghostly ribbonfish through salps with a modest Canon EOS R10.
In brief
Mitsuna Kawai captures a ghostly ribbonfish through salps with a modest Canon EOS R10. Mitsuna Kawai won the Ocean Unseen category with a photo of a ribbonfish rising through salps using a Canon EOS R10. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Ocean Unseen category winner
Mitsuna Kawai won the Ocean Unseen category for capturing microscopic ocean life with a modest camera setup.
Ribbonfish and salps scene
A ribbonfish rises vertically through dark waters, trailing gossamer filaments as salps drift around it.
Canon EOS R10 used
The photo was taken with a Canon EOS R10, a 24MP APS-C mirrorless camera for beginners and enthusiasts.
Lens and settings
The RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens was set to 18mm, with exposure at 1/160 sec, f/9, and ISO 200.
Close focus benefits
The focus distance of 28cm minimizes water between lens and subject, enhancing color and contrast.
Competition context
The Ocean Photographer of the Year competition received over 15,000 entries, with Julien Anton winning overall.
The headline
Mitsuna Kawai won the Ocean Unseen category with a photo of a ribbonfish rising through salps using a Canon EOS R10.
