The marine biologist whose photography pastime became a profession.
I now have a unique collection of images of cold-water invertebrates, some of the least-photographed creatures in the world. I had attempted to get some of those pictures for years, such as one of the sea angel catching sea butterfly . The mollusc splits its head in half in an instant and throws out six huge tentacles to trap its prey. The process is lightning-quick: it was impossible for me to get my camera up in time to focus on the tiny 3-centimetre creature furiously waving its wings.
I am now a professional photographer and lead the scientific diving team at the station. I’ve won photo contests and, in 2012,The Magical World of the Cold Seas My experience of communicating science through photography has convinced me that someone who is genuinely passionate about what they do is best placed to capture the public’s imagination and interest.The attention garnered by Semenov’s photography blog led to speaking opportunities, such as this one at the Science Slam festival in Moscow in May 2014.
Semenov gives a talk to students at the White Sea Biological Station at Lomonosov Moscow State University.The attention garnered by Semenov’s photography blog led to speaking opportunities, such as this one at the Science Slam festival in Moscow in May 2014.
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