Kenneth Kopp

Gallery: Wet: Close-Up

"Close-Up" is that area that falls between Macro and Wide Angle.  

Macro subjects are usually very, very small. In Close-Up photos, the subjects are generally larger. Portraits fall into this category.  

I like shooting underwater Close-Up shots. I find the challenge lies in composing the shot so there are other things sharing the frame with the subject that either compliment the subject or bring scale to the subject for the viewer. 

  • Reminded me of a small music box in her hand.
  • Curious Garibaldis come over to check out the spinning lime.
  • These small fish seek shelter in almost anything in the muck - shells, bottles, cans, and shoes.
  • This is a shot of the top of the bow of the Valiant wreck - sunk 80-years ago off the shore of Catalina in about 100 feet of water.
  • I lined up to get a shot of the Shrimp and the spotted Moray poked his head out to get a closer look at all the commotion.
  • How slow are you when you can't out run a snail?
  • This beauty was drifting near the surface on a sunny day.
  • Shot at a site called {quote}Underwater Island{quote}, the walls of this pinnacle are the perfect habitat for the local Octopus population.
  • This Moray is looking out of his home, which he shares with his personal dentists - the red cleaner shrimp.
  • On a recent ascent and safety stop in the kelp, I looked over and saw anemones growing on some kelp stalks.
  • This Smooth Trunkfish is in the 'teen' phase, between the cute juvenile and slow adult phase.
  • Surprised by his aggression, it wasn't until I kicked away that I saw the nest he was guarding deep inside the wreck.
  • Blennys are very small fish, and they establish homes in nearly every small hole available on the reef.
  • Very small, skittish crab.
  • Perched under a ledge.
  • {quote}Hiding{quote} with his snail buddy amongst the kelp stipes.
  • One of a pair of Wolf Eels living on Middle Reef, Point Lobos.
  • Fin walkers with nose feelers, very well suited for the dark murky waters where its found.
  • In about 9 feet of water, near the top of one of the pier pilings, a Blenny pokes out of his coral home to feed on passing specs.
  • Napping in its nest, holding a large wavy topsnail shell.
  • Brand new egg case, back lit by an underwater light.
  • Small fish found on rocky bottom in nearly all California waters.
  • Still white and wrinkled from his recent hatching.
  • Garibaldi, guarding its nest.
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