Photographing Menjangan Island, Bali
Photographing Menjangan Island, Bali
May 25
Menjangan Island is one of the lesser-known dive spots in Bali and it also happens to be my favorite. Located in West Bali National Park, the island is protected and uninhabited aside from the park rangers onsite to keep local fishermen at bay. Menjangan means “deer” in Bahasa Indonesia, and the island is named for the resident deer population that swim back and forth from the mainland, which...
Diving with Sharks on Aliwal Shoal
Diving with Sharks on Aliwal Shoal
May 05
If anyone has heard about Aliwal Shoal, it will shortly be followed by some comments about sharks. South Africa’s East Coast is well known for its shark populations, with Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks being the most well-known and dived areas. When it comes to general diving, Aliwal Shoal is probably the most dived and offers the more accessible option, and with the better chance of seeing...
My favorite dive series – Hammerheads at Wolf Island, Galapagos
My favorite dive series – Hammerheads at Wolf Island, Galapagos
Apr 22
This article is the first of a series on “my favorite dives”. I’ve been lucky enough to dive at some of the best dive locations in the world, with some of the most fantastic aquatic animals. Picking just one is not possible – hence the need for a “my favorite dive” series. Flashback to Wolf Island, Galapagos. Wolf Island is one of, if not the best, places in...
In Search of the World’s Ugliest Fish
In Search of the World’s Ugliest Fish
Apr 18
Perhaps one of the oldest and greatest traditions of ocean-going folk is to debate which of the ocean’s vast selection of odd-ball creatures is the ugliest. In the Pacific Northwest, however, the debate has long been put to rest – everyone agrees that the world’s ugliest fish is the wolf eel (Anarrhichthys ocellatus). Known fondly by divers as “wolfies,” wolf eels are the second most...
Sailfish with the Sony a7R II
Sailfish with the Sony a7R II
Mar 09
Swimming with sailfish is a special experience. But it’s different from most dive trips because you need to mix hard work with planning and luck to get a shot. There’s no guarantee that you will see the fish, there’s no guide to help you capture the perfect shot if you do find the fish, and the weather can make or break your entire day. But this is exactly what I loved...
Rare Scythe Butterflyfish video with the Canon G7X
Rare Scythe Butterflyfish video with the Canon G7X
Jun 30
Took the Canon G7X out for a spin in the new Fantasea housing. It performed great, though I was once again reminded to always take a test shot, especially when borrowing gear, as it may not work 100%. Since I forgot to do my test, I ended up on the first dive with a camera flash that would not pop up fully and was rendered inoperable. However to make the best of the situation I enjoyed shooting...
Caribbean Creature Feature: The Glasseye Snapper
Caribbean Creature Feature: The Glasseye Snapper
May 27
The Glasseye Snapper: Grumpy Loner of the Reef
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