"Curiosity" Jason Belport We have all pondered the

We have all pondered the question

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The seamless mosaic image was composited from over 2500 high resolution digital images photographed at close range with a custom camera platform and lighting system

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A year-long project to create the image took place in several phases

"Curiosity" Jason Belport We have all pondered theOn Santa Barbara Island, a young California Sea Lion stops in my path to check me out. At least I thought he was interested in me. As it turns out, he was more interested in his own reflection in the large dome of my camera lens. Jim Hellemn has made a career out of inventing ways to capture the spectacular colors and details of coral reefs. His images have appeared in National Geographic magazine, the American Museum of Natural History and are