Charismatic, colorful, and surprisingly common, nudibranchs are popular subjects with many underwater photographers. Wetpixel Live regular contributor Alex Mustard chooses his favorite images of them and discusses both how he captured the images and why they resonate with him.

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30 August was World Whale Sharks Day. In most years, Wetpixel organizes trips to visit and document the amazing whale shark (Rhincodon typus) aggregation that occurs annually off Isla Mujeres, Mexico. The benefits of the eco-tourism that are created by the visitors to the area ensure that these amazing animals are seen as a beneficial resource that needs to be nurtured and protected. Due to COVID-19, this income will have been compromised, so please consider planning a trip to hang out with some whale sharks in the future.

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One of the most frequently asked questions on the Wetpixel forums is how to achieve a black background in macro images. Adam and Alex chat through some details on how to remove unwanted background distractions using a black background and to create dramatic, striking images.

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We all love new toys, and most underwater photographers tend to buy focus lights as one of their early purchases. Wetpixel Editor Adam Hanlon and regular contributor Alex Mustard set out to provide some guidance about which models to choose and the features to look out for in this episode on Wetpixel Live.

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