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We regularly post short Marine Wildlife Videos an Photographs with a short explanation regarding the subject and the technique used to capture the image.

All videos are made by Olivier Van den Broeck using Light & Motion video lights

and all photographs are by Greet Meulepas unless stated otherwise.

18. The Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) (stretching arm)



Subject: The high intelligence of the Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) can be compared to the intelligence of a dog. This octopus species is very active during the day, hence its name. The individual in this shot extends its arm to investigate our video lamp.


Technique: Interactions with marine life are always full of surprises. Most of the time it is better to just let the animal do its thing… it usually delivers nice and interesting footage and creates a little bond of confidence between the animal and the photo-/videographer, which can result in a cooperative critter.


Take the plunge and learn to create stunning underwater videos with our online Marine Wildlife Videography course!

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