Rare event: shooting sturgeon in Florida's Suwannee River. Sony FE 100

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July 17, 2026

On this week's list:

A rare chance leads Bill Hawthorne to shoot a once-in-a-lifetime event underwater in Florida's Suwannee River. See why the Sony FE 100mm Macro GM Lens has a well-earned reputation as the premier lens for underwater macro. Fabian Seidel is inspired to protect the natural world. Florian Rousseau shares his photographic summary of the Mediterranean Sea.

1. Florida Underwater // How I Shot Sturgeon in the Suwannee River [VIDEO]

Bill Hawthorne, an Aquatic Ecologist and Underwater Photographer, ventured into the Suwannee River during the worst drought in 14 years for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to photograph sturgeon.

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2. Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS Lens Underwater Results

See why the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS Lens has a well-earned reputation as the premier lens for underwater macro shooters.

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3. Featured Customers | Fabian Seidel Inspired to Protect the Natural World

"My work is driven by a deep respect for nature and the ocean... I aim to tell stories that help people feel more connected, curious, and inspired to protect the natural world."

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4. Featured Customers | Florian Rousseau A Summary of the Mediterranean Sea

Florian Roussea has been diving since childhood, but the wonders of the Mediterranean Sea have still not lost their appeal even after all these years.

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