... here are some highlights:
Here is the full story: Komodo 2011
Tim
Edited by tdpriest, 05 November 2011 - 03:12 PM.
Damsels, dragons and drift dives
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 03:11 PM
Super-moderator Alex Mustard inspired this trip aboard Indo Siren after a short acclimation at Scuba Seraya in Bali, where we were forced into a small corner by Drew's vast collection of gear...
... here are some highlights:
Here is the full story: Komodo 2011
Tim
... here are some highlights:
Here is the full story: Komodo 2011
Tim
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 06:41 PM
More:
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 11:25 PM
That's a pretty impressive collection of critters Tim. I lov Komodo and can't wait to get back out there next year. Is there a trip report anywhere to go with these lovely images. I don't think I have seen any report from this trip which is odd as there is usually loads of write ups after an Alex Mustard trip.
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Posted 06 November 2011 - 12:36 AM
Thanks for sharing the awesome pictures. I really enjoyed viewing them. Love the diversity!
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Posted 06 November 2011 - 12:53 AM
Brilliant pictures, been really tempted to look into Komodo after getting recommended it by my last dive guide
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Posted 06 November 2011 - 02:47 AM
Is there a trip report anywhere to go with these lovely images. I don't think I have seen any report from this trip which is odd as there is usually loads of write ups after an Alex Mustard trip.
Stew
Errr...
... no.
I managed to delete it after writing it, and I haven't recreated it!
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Posted 06 November 2011 - 03:23 AM
Errr...
... no.
I managed to delete it after writing it, and I haven't recreated it!
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Now that aint good.
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Posted 06 November 2011 - 04:52 AM
Looking very nice, Tim.
4 mantas in a frame - you are just showing off there! Like the frogfish in the WA scene as well. Much more interesting than another froggy face. As you know I have one of that froggie with you as the background model! Dynamic angle on the cuttlefish. I would have tried the shrimp on the red with less depth of field.
I've showed quite a lot of shots from Komodo and Bali at my talks in GDT (Germany) and DEMA (USA) in the last week and they have been very well received. Must get around to processing some for the web. Although the downside of going to these events is that my do-to list grows much faster than usual with many commissions! Will get round to them at some point.
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4 mantas in a frame - you are just showing off there! Like the frogfish in the WA scene as well. Much more interesting than another froggy face. As you know I have one of that froggie with you as the background model! Dynamic angle on the cuttlefish. I would have tried the shrimp on the red with less depth of field.
I've showed quite a lot of shots from Komodo and Bali at my talks in GDT (Germany) and DEMA (USA) in the last week and they have been very well received. Must get around to processing some for the web. Although the downside of going to these events is that my do-to list grows much faster than usual with many commissions! Will get round to them at some point.
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Posted 06 November 2011 - 07:38 AM
Wonderful images Tim, just for the record, the quality improvement in the last year or so is very obvious to my eye. Well done partner!
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Posted 06 November 2011 - 09:09 AM
Hey Tim,
That is a pretty spectacular collection of images.
I just returned from a Komodo/Tulamben trip myself and your images bring back great memories.
A couple favorites: the shrimp on the red sponge, the long nose hawkfish, and the orange whip coral shrimp.
Do I see a shot of a Rhinopias in there as well?! Was that found in komodo?
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That is a pretty spectacular collection of images.
I just returned from a Komodo/Tulamben trip myself and your images bring back great memories.
A couple favorites: the shrimp on the red sponge, the long nose hawkfish, and the orange whip coral shrimp.
Do I see a shot of a Rhinopias in there as well?! Was that found in komodo?
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Posted 06 November 2011 - 11:36 PM
Looks like You had a lot of fun Tim!
The manta shot is way cool!
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The manta shot is way cool!
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Posted 10 November 2011 - 06:13 AM
Do I see a shot of a Rhinopias in there as well?! Was that found in komodo?
It was a particularly scruffy and small Rhinopias tucked into a bit of mucky coral at 23m at "Pantai Merah", on the east side of Komodo:
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Posted 10 November 2011 - 06:16 AM
... the quality improvement in the last year or so is very obvious to my eye...
I blame Nauticam...
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Posted 10 November 2011 - 06:42 AM
Really wonderful images. The 4 mantas shot is fantastic. My favorite though is the cuttlefish scurrying away and the model shining his light.
Everything about Komodo is just goddamn magic. I wanna go back.
Everything about Komodo is just goddamn magic. I wanna go back.
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Posted 20 November 2011 - 10:10 AM
Can anyone help me to pin down these two nudibranchs?
Tulamben
Sangeang
Is the second nudibranch also Chromodoris kuhnii?
Thanks!
Tim
Tulamben
Sangeang
Is the second nudibranch also Chromodoris kuhnii?
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Posted 20 November 2011 - 10:43 AM
The first one is a donut Doto - see here in DIVE Magazine (now free online):
Second is Glossodoris cincta (check my spelling).
And for the third I think it is spelled kuniei.
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Second is Glossodoris cincta (check my spelling).
And for the third I think it is spelled kuniei.
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Nice shots Tim!
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Posted 21 November 2011 - 08:00 AM
... I think it is spelled kuniei...
Ta!
The first isn't in my big brown book except as Doto sp, the second not at all and three books have different versions of kuhni / kuhnii / kuniei....
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Posted 21 November 2011 - 07:25 PM
Beautiful images!
I especially love the turtle shot!
I especially love the turtle shot!
