By Tobias Friedrich
When taking underwater photos, sometimes less is more. This Manta Ray didn’t come close enough, but rather continued cruising over the rocky seafloor. I decided to use the "Rule of Thirds" to create an engaging image for this Manta. By placing the subject into a third of the frame, the image’s negative space becomes balanced and interesting, and you can create a story in the shot about this magnificent subject.
Equipment: iPhone 16 Pro Max in a SeaLife SportDiver Ultra housing, 1x iPhone lens and a Sea Dragon 2300F Photo-Video Light.