Australia is the sixth largest country in the world. It's about the same size as the 48 mainland states of the USA and 50 per cent larger than Europe, but has the lowest population density in the world - only two people per square kilometre.
by Chris
I was lucky enough to find this Spanish Dancer "dancing" in Hugo's Trench, Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, Australia. We were both struggling in the strong surge and murky water. Taken with a Canon 7D, Tokina 10-17mm lens with 1.4x TC, Nauticam housing, 2 x Inon Z240 Strobes.
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by RichardC
Scene at the wreck of the SS Yongala off Townsville/Ayr, Queensland, Australia. Nikon D-80 with 10-20mm sigma lens. This photo was taken prior to tropical storm Yasi.
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by NickT
Leafy Seadragon taken at Rapid Bay Jetty, South Australia with a Canon D300 Ikelite housing and D125 strobe.
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by AndrewM
A Weedy Seadragon at at Flinders Pier, Australia.
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by MattT
Image of a Short-head Seahorse taken at Rye Pier, Australia on a night dive. Nikon D700 in Nexus Housing & twin Z240s.
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by MattT
Image of a Tasmanian Blenny taken on a night dive at Blairgowrie Marina in Victoria, Australia. Nikon D70s in Nexus Housing & twin Z240s.
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by MattT
Image of a Bobtail Squid taken on a night dive at Rye pier in Victoria, Australia. Nikon D700 in Nexus Housing & twin Z240s.
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by MichaelG
Cuttlefish shot taken in Byron Bay, Australia with Canon 50D and 60mm lens in Hugyfot housing with dual DS125 strobes.
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by AlistairM
Serpent pteraeolida. Nelson Bay, Australia. Canon 400D, Canon EF 100mm macro, Ikelite housing & DS160 strobes.
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by RobertR
Discovered on a night dive in Flying Fish Cove this tail was sticking out allowing me to get in close. Christmas Island, Australia. Canon s90, Inon s2000 strobe.
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by RobertR
A Pink Anemonefish, travelling through its 'forest' at Ethel Beach on Christmas Island, Australia. Canon s90, Inon s2000 strobe.
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by RobertR
A coral worm at Ethel Beach, a long wait each time for it to re-emerge. Christmas Island, Australia. Canon s90, Inon s2000 strobe.
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by RobertR
Shot in Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, Australia on a night dive. These beautiful Daisy Corals were hidden underneath a rock ledge. A nice colourful surprise. Canon S90, Inon s2000 strobe.
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by RobertR
Shot in Fly Fishing Cove, Christmas Island, Australia on a night dive. I love the detail in the scorpion fish faces. Canon S90, Inon s2000 strobe.
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