Fluorescence Images by Alexander Mustard

The photographs on this page were taken by Dr. Alexander Mustard. The subject is the snakelocks anemone, Anemonia sulcata, native to the chilly waters around the United Kingdom.

Technical details:

Camera: Nikon D100 with 60 mm macro lens

Housing: Subal D10

Camera filter: NightSea yellow barrier filter, custom size

Electronic flash: Nikon SB80DX (see photos for power settings)

Excitation filter: NightSea blue exciter filter, custom size

Exposure: f8, camera set to ISO 400

All images © Alexander Mustard Snakelocks anemone, Anemonia sulcata Flash set on DTTL metering   Snakelocks anemone, Anemonia sulcata Flash set on 1/2 power   All images © Alexander Mustard