While in Bali, I learned of the emperor shrimp’s knack for making its home on sea cucumbers and nudibranchs, so I spent two days trying to find one.

For this shot, I focused on a black background. I love the contrast between the warm colors of the shrimp and the cooler tones of the nudibranch.

Behind the shot

Camera: Nikon D200
Hoursing: Hygfot
Lens: Nikon 60mm macro
Strobes: Sea & Sea YS-90
Settings: f/25, 1/100 sec, ISO 200