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As far as ideal locations to grow up to be an underwater photographer, it doesn’t get much better than Hawaii. Born and bred Hawaiian Todd Aki learned to fish, free dive and boogie board in the waters of Waianae. This intuitive interaction with the water translated into a career in underwater photography, when Todd picked up his first camera (Fuji F810) in 2006.
Todd’s talents have come a long way since his first image—apparently a not-so-successful snap of a fish butt. Today, he specializes in shark and pelagic big animal photography, but also admits a small addiction to nudibranchs as well. As you can see, his portfolio is a unique blend of both the big and the small.
Coleman shrimp on fire urchin, Anilao, Philippines
Cardinal fish cleaning and aerating his eggs, Bali, Indonesia
Janolus barbarensis looks more like jewelry than a nudibranch, Morro Bay, California
Mating mandarinfish with egg mass, Malapascua Island, Philippines
Oceanic whitetip checking out Epic Diving crew, Cat Island, Bahamas
School of sailfish feeding on a baitball, Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Sargassum frogfish with reflection, Sogod Bay, Philippines
Spinner dolphins, Kona, Hawaii
Soft coral crab, Sogod Bay, Philippines
For more of Todd's work, make sure to check out his Flickr page.
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