<\/p>\n Armed with a Canon camera<\/a> and 2x macro probe lens, Terreros-Martin was able to partially submerge the lens into the water to capure the embyro with extreme close-up detail. Built-in lighting at the top of the pool helped olluminate the underwater scene, revealing intricate biological structures not visible to the naked eye.<\/p>\n Latest Videos From You may like<\/p>\n Hidden Britain | Winner<\/p>\n \n The Laowa 24mm f\/14 2x Macro Probe lens’ physical operation is little different to a more conventional fully-manual lens, you will need to think more carefully about lighting and especially composition to fully exploit its potential (Image credit: Future)<\/p>\n Image details Shot info Terreros-Martin explains, “During 2020, many of us around the world were isolating at home due to various lockdowns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n “My dad and I decided to build a reflection pool in our back garden as a way to continue photographing the wildlife around our house, which mainly consisted of birds and hedgehogs at night.<\/p>\n “Fast forward four years, and the pool remains unused and unloved, at least by us. Over this time, however, it seems that various frogs have taken a liking to our pool, so much so that they have spawned in it.<\/p>\n “Using the Laowa<\/a> 24mm Probe lens, I was able to partially submerge the lens into the pool and photograph what was happening underwater.<\/p>\n “The lights at the end of the probe illuminated the scene, allowing me to capture a close-up macro image of a single egg still attached to the rest but hanging on the edge of the spawn ball.<\/p>\n “Seeing the details of the developing embryo was an incredibly unique and special moment for me, both as a photographer and as a biologist.<\/p>\n What to read next<\/p>\n “This experience also serves as a reminder that, given the chance, nature can bounce back. Even in our own gardens, we can find incredible wildlife moments.”<\/p>\n The BWPA competition<\/p>\n The British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) is one of the UK’s most respected nature photography competitions, celebrating the diversity and wonder of wildlife.<\/p>\n Photographers compete across adult and youth categories, with winning images published in a hardback book by Graffeg.<\/p>\n For more winning images and full results, visit the BWPA website<\/a> and explore the incredible work of this year’s photographers.<\/p>\n You might like…<\/p>\n Check out our guides to the best cameras for wildlife photography<\/a> and the best lenses for wildlife photography.<\/a><\/p>\n Looking for competitions to enter? Here are 10 global photo contests now open for entries from May to December.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/media\/img\/digitalcameraworld_logo.svg\"){kind=logo}
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Title: New Life
Species: Common frog (Rana temporaria)
Location: Messingham, England<\/p>\n
Gear: Canon EOS R3<\/a> + Laowa 24mm f\/14 2x Macro Probe lens<\/a>
Exposure: 1\/400sec, f\/14, ISO 5000
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