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Richard Condlyffe

Richard Condlyffe

Thorny Headdress

This image shows a Thorny Seahorse. I created this effect by back-lighting the subject and using a small amount of side light to further highlight its thorns. Taken in Anilao, Philippines.

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Nature Photography Contest

2025

Nominee

Underwater

Professional

Thorny Headdress

This image shows a Thorny Seahorse. I created this effect by back-lighting the subject and using a small amount of side light to further highlight its thorns. Taken in Anilao, Philippines.

About Artist

Richard Condlyffe

Richard Condlyffe is a UK born, US based, underwater photographer. Richard grew up watching the amazing wildlife documentaries of the BBC and developed a fascination with the underwater world at an early age. After moving to the US, Richard became a certified SCUBA diver over 20 years ago, and taking his camera beneath the surface soon followed. His images have been recognized in photography competitions around the world. Additionally, Richard’s photography and words have been featured in publications such as SCUBA Diving Magazine, Diver Magazine (UK) and the Sunday Times Magazine. Richard travels extensively to create images from diverse underwater environments. He enjoys challenging his own creativity and mastery of photography to create eye-catching compositions.

Richard Condlyffe

Photographic Areas of Focus

Underwater, Wildlife

Location

United States of America

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