Monthly Archives: August 2012

Pic of the Day – Excuses

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Judy G Diver

So, if anyone is actually reading this thing, you may have noticed it has been a couple of weeks since I last blogged ;^) I have my excuses – we are in the middle of a kitchen redo (renovation sounds … Continue reading →

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Pic of the Day – Coleman Shrimp

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Judy G Diver

Here is another Indonesia photographer’s mecca – a pair of Coleman Shrimp.  These little beauties (the male is the smaller of the pair) are found on the magnificent (aka fire) sea urchin – a colourful, but very hurtful creature – … Continue reading →

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Pic of the Day – Cucumber Crab

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Judy G Diver

You know that expression about someone having a bug up their butt? Well, this little crab is known to make excursions up into the butts of sea cucumbers. That’s right folks, it just clambers right up in there. It is … Continue reading →

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The Sweet Good-bye

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Judy G Diver

Another weekend, another chunk of writing to read ;^)  This piece was part of a series of personal essays that I wrote a while back.   “Justice?”  is what Dr. Jack Kevorkian was heard to softly utter upon hearing that … Continue reading →

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Pic of the Day – Digital vs Film

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Judy G Diver

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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Fisheye

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Judy G Diver

Today, I boldly go where this blog has not gone before.  I am starting up a new category – Writings – a place to share some personal essays written in the past, as well as new stuff that I will … Continue reading →

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Pic of the Day – Mangroves

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Judy G Diver

Every now and then, we divers are treated to surreal scenes. This was one of those times. I have only had this one opportunity to dive in a mangrove. This is where trees grow, roots in the ocean. That’s right … Continue reading →

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Pic of the Day – Blue Ring Octopus

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Judy G Diver

New day, new venomous critter ;^) The Blue Ringed Octopus is a mecca for any Indo Pacific diver, especially photographers. But these little beauties pack a lethal punch – as one of the most dangerous animals in the ocean, one … Continue reading →

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