An ornate Ghost Pipefish hangs upside down (yep, I flipped it for this post) and hunts for critters in the sand. 📍Phi Phi Island, Thailand #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

The freaking star of the show at Phi Phi! I probably spent 20 minutes with this HUGE Hergada stricklandi trying to get it into frame. This things had to have been at least 6 inches long! 📍Phi Phi Island, Thailand #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

If you ever see me waving emphatically at a Bubble Coral, I'm trying to find an aptly named Bubble Coral Shrimp who only appear when the vibes are right. 📍Phi Phi Island, Thailand #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

Wartys, wartys everywhere! 📍Racha Noi, Thailand #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

Based on clay nudi painting, the Gem Sea Slug (Goniobranchus geminus) is an @seattledivetours staff favorite, and I can definitely see why! 📍Racha Yai, Thailand #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

I love seeing Marbled Shrimp (Saron marmoratus) peeking out from holes in the reef. They're so majestic and weird and magical! 📍Racha Ya & Racha Noi, Thailand #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

This Hypselodoris pulchella (also called the Cute Risbecia, Beautiful Hypselodoris, Beautiful Gypsy Nudibranch, and Pretty Risbecia) deserves the spotlight! 📍Koh Doc Mai, Thailand #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

A beautiful species from the Genus Unidentia... just not 100% which one! 📷 @panasonic Lumix GH4 🏠 @aquaticadigital AGH4 📍Koh Doc Mai, Thailand 🤿 @rumblefishthailand #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

Doriprismatica atromarginata or the Black-margined Nudibranch looks like a pile of very classy ribbons. 📷 @panasonic Lumix GH4 🏠 @aquaticadigital AGH4 📍Koh Doc Mai, Thailand 🤿 @rumblefishthailand #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

Not the best photos, but these Crinoid Squat Lobsters are also quite hard to shoot without a helper. I really like seeing the Crinoid mouth in the first one. 📍Koh Doc Mai, Thailand #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

A big green Moray eel gets cleaned by a couple of very productive Cleaner Wrasse in Phuket, Thailand. #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

The hydroids growing on top of this Scallop make it seem even more alien than it already is. 📍 Clark's Reef, Nanaimo, BC, Canada #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

The tiniest Mossyhead Warbonnets from the first dive of the weekend at Oakleaf in Nanaimo, BC Canada. #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

A really tan Grunt Skulpin at Oakleaf in Nanaimo, BC, Canada 📷 @panasonic Lumix GH4 🏠 @aquaticadigital AGH4 #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

Cardinalfish bask in the light streaming into the hull of the Machafushi Wreck. 📷 @panasonic Lumix GH4 🏠 @aquaticadigital AGH4 📍Machafushi (Kudhimaa) Wreck, South Ari Atoll, Maldives #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

I see you! A curious conch peeks out from under it's shell. Also spotted, the tiniest crab... I think... or maybe Limpet? What do you think it is? 📍Similan Islands, Thailand #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

After many horrific photos, I finally figured out super macro is the only way to shoot a Blue Dragon Nudibranch (Pteraeolidia ianthina). 📷 @panasonic Lumix GH4 🏠 @aquaticadigital AGH4 📍Racha Yai, Thailand #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

Many-host Ghost Gobys are commonly seen on pretty much every reef around the world, which is one reason why I like taking photos of them. 📷 @panasonic Lumix GH4 🏠 @aquaticadigital AGH4 📍Anemone Reef, Koh Doc Mai, Thailand #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

Durban Dancing Shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) really give off seagull from Finding Nemo energy, do they not? I imagine all of them saying "Mine" in unison! 📷 @panasonic Lumix GH4 🏠 @aquaticadigital AGH4 📍King Cruiser, Thailand #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

I'm a fangirl of flatworms, so when we saw literally hundreds of these Gold-Dotted Flatworms (Thysanozoon nigropapillosum) at Koh Doc Mai, I was beyond thrilled! They were literally everywhere! 📷 @panasonic Lumix GH4 🏠 @aquaticadigital AGH4 📍Koh Doc Mai, Thailand #nature #macro #marinelife

Tropical colors 📷 @panasonic Lumix GH4 🏠 @aquaticadigital AGH4 📍Koh Doc Mai, Thailand #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

This cheeky little Moray looks so shocked to be in the spotlight! 📷 @panasonic Lumix GH4 🏠 @aquaticadigital AGH4 📍Koh Doc Mai, Thailand #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

Verconia simplex - a Dorid type nudi without a common name and so, so tiny! What a sweet, little, perfect baby! 📷 @panasonic Lumix GH4 🏠 @aquaticadigital AGH4 📍Kata Beach, Phuket, Thailand #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

Peek-a-boo A Breastspot Blenny (Salarias guttatus) - I think - peeks out from a hole in the coral. 📷 @panasonic Lumix GH4 🏠 @aquaticadigital AGH4 📍Kata Beach, Phuket, Thailand #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

Hypselodoris krakatoa. I nudibranch with a cool name and an even cooler look! 📷 @panasonic Lumix GH4 🏠 @aquaticadigital AGH4 📍Kata Beach, Phuket, Thailand #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography

Not sure what the proper name of this beauty is, but this little crab is simply stunning! #marinelife #underwatercreatures #macrophotography #thailandiving

A tiny, slightly concerned Snake Eel peeks out from the sand, hoping that the big, noisy flashy thing goes away soon. #marinelife #macrophotography #underwatercreatures #thailandscubadiving

Back in the land of skittle-themed nudbranchs! This Hypselodoris emma gave us a warm welcome to Phuket. #marinelife #macrophotography #underwaterphotography

The Candy Crab (Hoplophrys oatesii) is a small species of spider crab that lives on soft corals, this little one was so sweet to pose for the camera. #underwatercreatures #marinelife #macrophotography

Phyllidia ocellata close up. #marinelife #underwatercreatures #macrophotography

More from Indonesia - Napoleon Snake Eels (Ophichthus bonaparti) are such a treat to see peeking out of the sand. It's kind of crazy to think that this little face can be attached to over 75 cm (30 in) of body. #marinelife #underwatercreatures #macrophotography #naturephotography

Feather Duster Worm Appreciation Post! #marinelife #macrophotography #underwatercreatures

Back to the IndoPacific region with some photos from Indonesia. Gili T was teaming with Peacock Mantis out and about on the reef, like this cheeky fellow peering out from the soft coral. #macrophotography #marinelife #underwaterphotography #underwatercreatures

Sea Spider Alert! This one was freaking HUGE and seems to be carrying multiple clutches of eggs on it's ovigers. #marinelife #pnwdiving #coldwaterdiving #macrophotography #underwaterphotography

I love short depths of field that just get one Tritonia rhinophore in focus. There's so much detail in them. And sometimes, little stowaways like in the first photo. #marinelife #coldwater diving #underwatercreatures #ilovenudis #macrophotography #underwaterphotography

A Stubby Squid, the size of my fingernail, poses for the camera at Junkyard. #marinelife #underwatercreatures #pnwdiving #coldwaterdiving

I know I just posted a bunch of crabs, but the King needed a post of it's own. This Decorator was showing off it's massive barnacle crown while enjoying it's favorite meal. #marinelife #underwatercreatures #macrophotography #underwaterphotography #pnwdiving

Anyone else in a crabbie mood? These little Decorator Kelp Crabs cover themselves in sponges, algae, and sea grass to hide themselves from predators. Can you spot the one in the last photo? #marinelife #pnwdiving #marcrophotgraphy #underwatercreatures #underwaterphotography

I've called these the Yellow Margin Dorid for a while, but upon researching further it turns out it's the Hudson’s Dorid (Acanthodoris hudsoni). Regardless, they're both adorable little PNW residents #pnwdiving #coldwaterdiving @underwaterphotography #underwatercreatures #macrophotography

One quick shot of a Ruby Octo that was having some big feelings in regards to my lights. Look at that eye! #marinelife #underwatercreatures #macrophotography #underwaterphotography #pnwdiving

Same dive site, 2 Gunnels, 2 very different color patterns. 📷 @panasonic Lumix GH4 🏠 @aquaticadigital AGH4 #marinelife #pnwdiving #coldwaterdiving #underwatercreatures #macrophotography

Cabezon (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus) are the Pacific Northwest's largest sculpin species growing up to 99 cm (38.9 in) in length, and 6.8 kg (15 lbs) in weight. This big chonker, seen at God's Pocket very patiently waited as I tried to fit what I could in my macro setup! #marinelife

A beautiful coralhead, teaming with life, sits waiting to be seen in the shallows. 📍 Atmosphere House Reef, Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines #marinelife #wideanglephotography #underwatercreatures

Starfish Spotlight Giving this Granulated SeaStar (Choriaster granulatus) it's 15 seconds of fame! Choriaster is a monotypic genus in the family Oreasteridae, containing this single species. #marinelife #wideanglephotography #underwaterphotography #underwatercreatures

They say that Razorfish (Aeoliscus strigatus) adopt a head-down tail-up position as an adaptation for hiding among sea urchin spines, but I've personally never seen them anywhere near sea urchins. #marinelife #underwaterphotography #macrophotography

Captured this unlikely pair at Junkyard yesterday! A tiny Ruby Octo with a California Sea Cucumber shawl. I just love how camouflaged the octo is against it's friend - aren't those colors spectacular!? #marinelife #underwaterphotography #macrophotography

Forbidden boops! I'm heading back to the archive to post some photos I forgot to in the moment. This one is from my time working in the Philippines last April. This shy Moray hung out under the same coral head for a few weeks before moving on! #marinelife #underwatercreatures #macrophotography

Living landscapes. The colors on this one are 🤌 #plumose anemone #marinelife #pnwdiving #underwatercreatures #macrophotography

This little Ruby was perfectly hidden on the inside of a piling making both lighting and shooting it quite a challenge. I just love the blue hue of its skin in the first shot! #marinelife #octos #pnwdiving #macrophotography #underwatercreatures

This little Ruby was perfectly hidden on the inside of a piling making both lighting and shooting it quite a challenge. I just love the blue hue of its skin in the first shot! #marinelife #octos #pnwdiving #macrophotography #underwatercreatures