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Name: Luc Rooman
Picture title: ALPENSALAMADER
Category: Underwater
Nationality: Belgium
Occupation: It’s a hobby, we have a snack bar like we say in Belgium FRITUUR
Technical information
Camera: Nikon D 500
Lens: nikon 16-35 mm
EXIF: F22. Ss160
Accessories: Hugyfot underwater housing and 2 subtonic flash
RUNNER-UP CATEGORY UNDERWATER
Luc Rooman | ALPENSALAMADER
Name: Luc Rooman
Picture title: ALPENSALAMADER
Category: Underwater
Nationality: Belgium
Occupation: It’s a hobby, we have a snack bar like we say in Belgium FRITUUR
Technical information
Camera: Nikon D 500
Lens: nikon 16-35 mm
EXIF: F22. Ss160
Accessories: Hugyfot underwater housing and 2 subtonic flash
Luc Rooman says:
For many years I have followed the amphibian migration as I did this year. In spring, the amphibians migrate en masse to the water to mate As was also the case this year, carefully I started searching among the stems of the growing water lilies and with success. Carefully I approached the salamander and took a whole series of photos. After a while, the salamander had had enough and made its way to the surface. Quickly I took a few more photos of the silhouette of the swimming salamander and on reflection, the photo was ideal for making a double exposure in the camera.
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Luc Rooman
Belgium
My name is Luc Rooman born and raised in Kieldrecht (Belgium) a village next to the Dutch border. In 2003 I started with underwater photography which soon turned into a true passion. Gradually I started with photo competitions and not without success and in this way I already obtained 175 awards nationally and internationally, mostly in underwater photography competitions.