Wildlife/Animals nominee

Clownfish and Sea Anemone
Wakatobi, Indonesia

The Clownfish and Sea Anemones have a symbiotic relationship. Clownfish are one of the only species that can survive the deadly sting of the Sea Anemone. Clownfish become immune to its sting. This extremely beautiful sea anemone and clownfish caught my eye. The vivid colors seem to work well together providing balance and harmony. It was a matter of framing the image and capturing the moment.

"Photography is a niche that allows me to express my creativity which fuels the artistic portion of my soul. My objective is to create unique, impactful, thought-provoking imagery and artwork." ~ Beth Watson

Photography and scuba diving are Beth's passions. She adores the ocean and everything it has to offer. Ultimately, she hopes to raise awareness and inspire others to conserve and preserve our ocean environment.

Beth is fascinated by it all. She enjoys the challenges of photographing wide-angle reefs and wrecks but also has the deepest adoration for the tiniest animals in the sea. She is continually learning and experimenting with techniques and equipment.

Her motivation comes from those around her, their support and encouragement are an inspiration. Beth is an international multi-award winning photographer, a judge for international photo competitions, and invited guest speaker at dive exhibitions and seminars. Her images have been published in books, magazines, newspapers, brochures, websites and have been selected for juried art exhibitions.