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Des Paroz · Issue 8, Aug/Sep 2002 · pp. 29–31

Products mentioned: Nikonos V, Nikon F80, 60mm macro lens, 20mm lens, Fuji Velvia, Fuji Sensia 100, Kodak Ektachrome 100 Extra Colour

One of the leading shore dives in Australia is known as Halifax Park, in Nelson Bay just north of Sydney. A spectacular dive renowned for nudibranchs and other small marine life, Halifax Park is a macro photog- raphers dream. During one memorable dive there, I was using my trusty Nikonos V, with a 1:1 extension tube set-up. Although I found plenty of nudis, all were larger specimens and more suited to a 1:2 ratio! Typical. One nudi in particular - Aphelodoris varia - was found in large numbers. Although very common in south-eastern Austra- lia, not many great photos have been taken of this generally plain, brown slug. Typically measuring 5-15cm, this nudi is clearly too big for the 1:1 exten- sion. That day I got a great photo of A. varia! What made this photo special was the fact that the subject and the equipment I had were not compatible for the normal nudi photo. Instead of ignoring …