Damaged, beat up, but still swimming - Great Barrier Reef Flatworm

[Marriard]

This guy has so many holes in him you can actually see right through him in some of these images...

But he was still out there swimming away...

I really like this image of the flatworm 'landing' on the reef

Images taken with a Nikon D2X, 60mm lens, ASA100, dual Inon 220 strobes, various settings.

Location was on the Monique Bommie dive site which is part of the Greater Detached Reef system in Far North Queensland, Australia

Enjoy,
M

 

[louisianadiver]

Excellent, as always, Marriard. I especially like the second shot. -Clay

 

[calypsonick]

Great movement shots! Not easy.

 

[Mrs.Prages]

Wow, only in the ocean can a girl find a worm or slugs so fascinating and beautiful.

 

[justleesa]

fantastic series...thanks for sharing!!

 

[tkring]

I can't imagine how you even located this critter. I'm always impressed by your shots. Thanks for sharing.