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A beautiful juvenile painted frogfish perched in the spotlight, Bali, Indonesia
 

This week’s DPG Photographer of the Week is an accomplished underwater photographer known for capturing the detail, diversity, and natural beauty of marine life. Tai Olayori’s work reflects a thoughtful balance between technical precision and creative observation, showcasing subjects on the tiny and intricate end of the spectrum. Tai’s interest in photography grew alongside a personal passion for the ocean, eventually leading him to diving and underwater imaging. His pictures serve not only as visual documentation but also as a way to foster curiosity about marine ecosystems and encourage greater appreciation for life below the surface.

As a Senior Ambassador for Marelux—a company that has been making waves (pun intended) in the underwater photography community by specializing in underwater camera housings and accessories—Tai is involved in both the creative and technical sides of the field. His work is regularly shared within underwater photography communities and is noted for its clarity, composition, and consistent attention to marine behavior and habitat.

Tai also uses his platform to support ocean conservation, believing that photography can help inform and inspire more sustainable interactions with the natural world. While his approach is grounded and observant, his images invite viewers to pause and consider the complexity and importance of the ocean environment. While Tai has made underwater images all over the world, his feature here specifically showcases the wonderful macro life around Bali, Indonesia.
 

A backlit hairy shrimp ferrying around a clutch of eggs, Bali, Indonesia
 

A fearsome tiger shrimp devouring what remains of a brittle star, Bali, Indonesia
 

A spectacular nudibranch, photographed in all its delicate glory, Bali, Indonesia
 

Highlighting the intense eye of a red paddleflap scorpionfish (Rhinopias), Bali, Indonesia
 

A pair of stunning Shawn the Sheep slugs hang out together on an algae leaf, Bali, Indonesia
 

The cutest and most famous of all seahorses, the pygmy! Bali, Indonesia
 

Favorinus mirabilis either laying eggs or about to feast on somebody else’s, Bali, Indonesia
 

A juvenile lionfish photographed with a vortex filter, Bali, Indonesia
 

A white-eyed moray shows the photographer just how big and intimidating it can be, Bali, Indonesia
 

A beautiful Glossidoris species creatively lit, Bali, Indonesia
 

A juvenile clown frogfish stretches its jaws, Bali, Indonesia
 

A relatively hairless version of a hairy shrimp, backlit to show its clutch of eggs, Bali, Indonesia
 

To see more of Tai’s wonderful macro work, please give him a follow on Instagram.