15 Tips to Improve Your Nudibranch Photos

Common in cold waters as well as in the tropics, nudibranchs fascinate us! These creatures, with their striking shapes, textures, and colors, are the jewels of our oceans. Although they move slowly, photographing them optimally requires some expertise. Discover our tips for capturing these marine wonders! 1 – Choose the Right Equipment The size of […]

Common in cold waters as well as in the tropics, nudibranchs fascinate us! These creatures, with their striking shapes, textures, and colors, are the jewels of our oceans. Although they move slowly, photographing them optimally requires some expertise. Discover our tips for capturing these marine wonders!

Orange nudi
A golden dirona (Dirona pellucida) with flamboyant orange color photographed in the waters of British Columbia.

1 – Choose the Right Equipment

The size of nudibranchs varies from a few millimeters to 2 centimeters. A 60 mm or 105 mm macro lens is ideal for photographing these animals up close. For the smaller ones, like the sea sheep (Costasiella kuroshimae), optical accessories, such as +5 or +10 diopter macro lenses, are recommended. This allows you to use lower power lighting.


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