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Macro/Close-up Open Category

The "Macro / Close-up Open" category is for photos taken at a reproduction ratio of 1:6 or smaller, normally with a macro or close-up lens.

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First Place - Macro Close-up Open

Second Place - Macro Close-up Open

Third Place - Macro Close-up Open

Honorable Mention - Macro Close-up Open

Honorable Mention - Macro Close-up Open

Honorable Mention - Macro Close-up Open

Honorable Mention - Macro Close-up Open

Patrick Weir - Georgetown, Grand Cayman

"Grouper Clean"

Brian Francisco - Dili, East Timor

"Spiny Seahorse"

Paul Papadopoulis - Monaco, France

"Fireworks"

Judy Johnson - Irving, Texas USA

"Grumpy"

Adriano Morettin -Trieste, Italy

"Big Brother"

Alessio Viora - Borgomanero, Italy

"Rainbow Turtle"

Keri Wilk - Mississauga, Ontario Canada

"Coral Mouth"

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First Place - Macro Close-up Open

Patrick Weir - Georgetown, Grand Cayman

"Grouper Clean"

 

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