Reef Masters by Thomas Vignaud

Monday, 2nd March 2009

Reef Masters

by Thomas Vignaud

A few blacktip reef sharks, Moorea, French Polynesia.
Their social structure appears to be more complicated than expected, showing sexual and size segregation.

Equipment: 10mm, 1 strobe

Thomas Vignaud

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27 Comments

James and Kelly Stone Says:
March 2nd, 2009 at 5:43 am
FANTASTIC!!! Amazing detail and courageous photographer. Congratulations.
Anurag Says:
March 2nd, 2009 at 6:38 am
Thomas Vignaud at his usual best.
Alukandra Says:
March 2nd, 2009 at 8:04 am
Wow!, this is so amazing shot!!
Su Says:
March 2nd, 2009 at 8:14 am
Awesome shot, one of those sharks has got his beady little eye on you!
Mandy Kilpatrick Says:
March 2nd, 2009 at 8:55 am
What an interesting and artistic nature shot. I love the vibrant blue of the water, looking up to the surface. and that you were able to get seven sharks all in one photo. Congratulations!
Teresa Teresa Says:
March 2nd, 2009 at 9:31 am
I like the crowd of those yellow fishes that give a yellow colour to this photograph. It’s a soft, but eye catching detail!
Malta Photography Says:
March 2nd, 2009 at 9:32 am
As usual a great shot Thomas. very clear very well lit and hey what guts man.
Bart van den Bos Says:
March 2nd, 2009 at 9:46 am
Verry Nice:

Irt’s just a pitty that i caant make a nice foto larger then it is
dipankar Says:
March 2nd, 2009 at 10:16 am
what a great shot
Pauline Jones Says:
March 2nd, 2009 at 10:51 am
I reflect Malta Photography’s comment; not everyone would brave shark infested waters for the perfect shot.
Catrin Hinrichs Says:
March 2nd, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Extraordinary special !
planet lover Says:
March 2nd, 2009 at 2:38 pm
I loved this picture! The water so clean and the sharks so perfectly portrayed in their natural environment. Thanks and congratulations on your efforts.
Renee Says:
March 2nd, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Wow! Thomas your photos are always awesome! Congrats
Rob Wallace Says:
March 2nd, 2009 at 6:55 pm
When I build oceanographic websites I look for this kind of photograph. (Permidssion first).

Marvelous shot.
ursula Davidson Says:
March 2nd, 2009 at 7:20 pm
AWESOME! How in the world did you get those sharks to pose ????????
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
March 3rd, 2009 at 3:21 am
Amazing clarity! My screen now looks like my own personal fish tank!
Wanda Krack Says:
March 3rd, 2009 at 5:38 am
Very sharp and well-lit underwater scene!!
Pam Wood Says:
March 3rd, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Awesome shot! Really sharp and clean.
Great Work
Sue Gagnon Says:
March 3rd, 2009 at 5:33 pm
NOW THIS IS FANTASTIC! Impressive reality at its best! Crisp and clean and full of content, this shot is very well deserving of POTD! Congratulations!!
Srirama Raja Says:
March 4th, 2009 at 6:34 am
Nice shot.
Derek Dobbie Says:
March 4th, 2009 at 8:52 am
What an image this is and what clarity. Stunning colours. Great shot.
Miriam Says:
March 4th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Great comp and point of view – nice job!
mike Says:
March 4th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
Great picture of them. The first one is looking forward.
Richgyrl92 Says:
March 4th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
wow that’s an amazing photo of deep sea shark and marine life! I love seeing things from underwater and you captured this scene so well!
k libby Says:
March 6th, 2009 at 3:34 am
Incredibly clear and sharp. It doesn’t even have the blurriness that underwater photos usually have. Excellent in all aspects!
Su Says:
March 2nd, 2010 at 8:50 am
Excellent shot, have come to be able to recognise your work Thomas.
renee Says:
March 2nd, 2010 at 2:44 pm
like this one…