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The Komodo Chronicles – Part 3 – Champagne Diving & Nudibranch Dreams

So you might be wondering, what is it like to dive near an active volcano? The answer, in the case of Sangeyang, is: effervescent, warm, and slightly freaky (one has to consider that if the thing is simmering, it could … Continue reading

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The Komodo Chronicles – Part 2 – Rock ‘n Roll

After an overnight navigation (never my favourite part of live aboard dive trips, more about that mild, but fairly founded phobia, in a future instalment ;^), we woke up to the beautiful sunrise featured above, and found ourselves at Gili … Continue reading

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The Komodo Chronicles – Part 1- Here We Be

So when I last blogged, we had just finished up a few days of diving in Bali, in the Tulamben area. The afternoon of the day before our flight out to Komodo, we were shuttled down to Sanur, a resort … Continue reading

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Bali Photo Blog – Chapter 3 – Liberty Time

So I lied when I last posted in this blog series on Indonesia.  I said that next up would be something about shore muck diving in the Tulamben area of Bali.  Instead, I think I will first do a bit … Continue reading

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Bali Photo Blog – Chapter 2 – She Shoots, She Scores?

As I continue with my Indonesian show and tell, I write the subject line of this particular blog post with some irony. Shooting images under water is challenging – so many variables come in to play – choosing appropriate camera … Continue reading

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Pic of the Day – Cavern Diver in Blue Hole

I thought I’d share this picture, which used to be on the front page of my website.  The blog is now the home page, so this image is buried. This image was taken on my first dive with an underwater … Continue reading

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Pic of the Day – Digital vs Film

As diving photographers, beauty is always in the eye of the beholder. The trick is to somehow translate the beauty that we perceive (real or imagined) into an image that “pops”, ie, that engages other viewers. Exposure, and composition, are … Continue reading

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Pic of the Day – Manta Rays

My last post was all about one of the tiniest subjects I have attempted to photograph. The only thing smaller is a Hairy Shrimp – spotted (and photographed) on my last trip to Indonesia.  I’ll share that image another time, … Continue reading

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Pic of the Day – Pygmy Seahorse

Another day, another picture ;^) While I am in the process of writing up the next of my fave destinations, I thought I’d throw another teaser out there. These little beauties are seriously tiny – this variety of Pygmy Seahorse … Continue reading

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