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A small radial filefish shelters in soft coral, Anilao, Philippines
 

Born in the northeast of Italy, Andrea Michelutti earned a master’s degree in economics and continues to live and work in his home region as an entrepreneur and the owner of a car dealership. As a passionate traveler, he has always been captivated by the connection between landscapes and the people who inhabit them, seeking to capture this synergy through images that reflect his unique perspective on "going."

Since 2018, Andrea has dedicated himself to underwater photography, where he channels his distinctive "feeling," always aiming to establish a deep empathy with the creatures of the underwater world. The sea and its inhabitants have provided him with the perfect medium to express his natural affinity for color.

An avid underwater photographer driven by passion and enjoyment, Andrea has earned recognition in some of the most prestigious national and international competitions. His journey has been one of pure passion, leading to numerous rewards and personal fulfillment. As a Brand Ambassador for Marelux and Ultralight, he captures award underwater imagery using a compact camera, specifically the Sony RX100 VII, which he has been using since 2019. His skill with a camera is evident in this portfolio here and just about every picture featured has received accolades in one competition or another.
 

A hairy frogfish, selectively lit by snoot during a slow shutter drag, Puerto Galera, Philippines
 

A cluster of beautiful yellow sponges on a reef wall, Croatia
 

A sponge crab holds tightly to a clutch of eggs, Anilao, Philippines
 

A stunning zebra-striped crinoid shrimp framed by its host's arms, Anilao, Philippines
 

A small Favorinus nudibranch laying eggs ON the eggs of a Spanish dancer, Anilao, Philippines
 

A pair of leaffish engaged in combat or mating ritual, Puerto Galera, Philippines
 

One of the famous W-M20 motorbikes in the hold of the Thistlegorm wreck, Red Sea, Egypt
 

A coconut octopus enshrouds itself in a plastic bag for 'protection', Puerto Galera, Philippines
 

An orangutan crab perches on an algae branch, a perfect setup for backlighting, Anilao, Philippines
 

One of underwater photography's holy grail subjects, a Rhinopias scorpionfish, Anilao, Philippines
 

Nembrotha kubaryana, a well known nudibranch species, looms out of the darkness, Siladen, Indonesia
 

A classic and sought after macro subject, a peacock mantis shrimp with a bright bunch of eggs, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
 

A beautiful barrel jellyfish framed against the Mediterranean sky, Trieste, Italy
 

A juvenile harlequin sweetlips dances during a long exposure, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
 

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