MikeVeitch

good stuff Mike, Komodo is still the best overall destination in Indo for sheer variety if you ask me. Who was your cruise director?

Watch out Simon.. I am about to give you some points!

nice photo Not sure about the problem.. are you pasting it straight into the post or clicking on the image icon and pasting it into the box?

ok, that info is helpful. During similar natural light conditions try 1/60 on your shutter speed as those subject move slowly so you won't get motion blur. But, if its very sunny and shallow then 1/125 and 1/160 work well

Hi Salil, yes, a great effort for your second attempt, I am impressed. What equipment are you using? And what are the settings? The one thing i might suggest is a slower shutter speed to bring out a bit more of the natural light in the background of your photos.

Adam doesn't have any points..

everyone has it.. not just you us Mods can give people warnings if they misbehave on here but posting things such as spam or getting out of line with personal attacks etc. We don't typically have to use it though... people on here are quite civilized unlike other forums around.

good job John

great stuff Nick!

The Underwater Tribe and NAD Lembeh Resort are pleased to announce a spectacular deal for a 5 night photo workshop in the world famous Lembeh Strait. Mike Veitch and Luca Vaime will be teaching a 5 day photo workshop from 15-20th April 2013. The class will start with the basics of photography and work up to advanced techniques as well as a presentation on the fine points of Lightroom. The hallmark of our photo workshops is the opportunity to spend a significant amount of time underwater one on one with the instructors who bring only their slates, not their cameras! With 10 years combined working in North Sulawesi, Mike and Luca know the area extremely well and will work with the guides to make sure we go to the best sites at the best time to maximize our critter opportunities. Please join us on what will be a fantastic opportunity to make new friends while learning all about underwater photography. Our days will be spent diving the amazing critter sites in Lembeh and the afternoons and evenings will be spent learning the ins and outs of Underwater Photography from some of the most knowledgeable photo instructors including presentations on the basics of lighting, composition, playing with light, strobe positioning, Lightroom, and of course our signature one on one time underwater and individualized photo critiquing. The price of the workshop is USD $881 (based on twin shared beachfront rooms) and includes 5 nights accommodation, all meals, 11 day boat dives, 1 night boat dive, and return airport transportation. For further information and booking please contact us at info@underwatertribe.com

looks more like the Algae octo to me.. but i don't have any books with me to give you the latin name for that one. But I don't think its the mosaic

i was going to berate Drew as an internet snob... he needs to go live on an island for a while I just saw a pic of Sam with the housing! Damn! The dome is bigger than her! hahaha

The Manila to Koror flight is with Continental, which is now... United is it? There are also several companies flying from Taiwan..

So are you all fighting over who gets to use it? haha.. Good stuff, i didn't realize you had so many grey reef sharks out there.

Just an update to answer some confusion about my previous post. The Twin share room is actually a room that can be made with two beds for two single people or also as a double bed, perfect for couples. This Twin/Double room as well as the Master Suite are still available.

Sorry, I don't get it and I have no idea why you are posting this on WP?!?!? Odds are that 50% of the folks on this site have flooded their cameras, why are you bringing the plight of this guy to the public? Is he a WP member? Why should we support him? Odds are that many WP members have suffered floods in the last few month, where are their threads? aIf i flood my camera or housing I should make a Facebook complaint and hope that the manufacturer pays for it? On which planet does this make sense? Nope.. sounds too much like suing McDonalds for spilling coffee on my leg.. He messed up... and he has to deal with it. Bottom line.. he made a mistake, not Canon! My god.. this is the ultimate example of folks not taking responsibility for their own f-ups..

I want a crop sensor one! curses.. I was hoping for D300 upgrade...

[Edit by moderator: There is a main page on Wetpixel for tributes and memorial thoughts (you can add images there, as well). http://wetpixel.com/i.php/rontaylor] --- In sad news, the great pioneering underwater film maker Ron Taylor has passed away peacefully at the age of 78, information here: http://www.brisbanet...0909-25mb8.html This thread is for folks to post anecdotes of their memories of Ron. Here is mine: Growing up in the late 70s and early 80s, I was a big fan of watching wildlife television shows, especially anything to do with sharks. Like everyone else at the time, I enjoyed Jacques Cousteau’s episodes but for me the pinnacle was watching Ron and Valerie Taylor’s escapades as they pushed the limits with sharks. I was continually fascinated as a beautiful blonde lady in a bright pink wetsuit would approach the largest of sharks and interact with them without fear. Although he was usually behind the camera, Ron was obviously just as fearless as he captured it all on film. As a young teenager, I felt that the Taylors were the epitome of underwater cool as each new encounter they showed on television featured the most amazing interactions with sharks of all kinds. Fast forward to 2002 and I finally had the chance to meet them in person during my time working on the Tahiti Aggressor. We spent several trips together interacting with the amazing shark population throughout the Tuamotu Atolls. I still remember coming up from a dive where I noticed Ron filming me with grey reef sharks and gushing to the captain: “I remember watching them on television throughout my childhood and now here they are filming me with sharks!” Having the chance to interact with some of your childhood idols on a personal basis was truly a special experience. It was a great pleasure to spend time with Ron and Valerie several times over my years in Tahiti and I will always remember the great kindness and patience that Ron displayed when surrounded by folks who held him in great regard. Without a hint of ego or impatience Ron would regale us all with entertaining stories of their adventure over the years and was always willing to answer even the most mundane of questions. Although I knew he had been sick over the last few years, it was certainly with a great sense of shock that I heard he had passed away peacefully in his sleep. I am glad to have had the chance to befriend Ron and have the chance to spend time with this great pioneering underwater cinematographer and even greater personality, he will certainly be missed. Growing up in the late 70s and early 80s, I was a big fan of watching wildlife television shows, especially anything to do with sharks. Like everyone else at the time, I enjoyed Jacques Cousteau’s episodes but for me the pinnacle was watching Ron and Valerie Taylor’s escapades as they pushed the limits with sharks. I was continually fascinated as a beautiful blonde lady in a bright pink wetsuit would approach the largest of sharks and interact with them without fear. Although he was usually behind the camera, Ron was obviously just as fearless as he captured it all on film. As a young teenager, I felt that the Taylors were the epitome of underwater cool as each new encounter they showed on television featured the most amazing interactions with sharks of all kinds. Fast forward to 2002 and I finally had the chance to meet them in person during my time working on the Tahiti Aggressor. We spent several trips together interacting with the amazing shark population throughout the Tuamotu Atolls. I still remember coming up from a dive where I noticed Ron filming me with grey reef sharks and gushing to the captain: “I remember watching them on television throughout my childhood and now here they are filming me with sharks!” Having the chance to interact with some of your childhood idols on a personal basis was truly a special experience. It was a great pleasure to spend time with Ron and Valerie several times over my years in Tahiti and I will always remember the great kindness and patience that Ron displayed when surrounded by folks who held him in great regard. Without a hint of ego or impatience Ron would regale us all with entertaining stories of their adventure over the years and was always willing to answer even the most mundane of questions. Although I knew he had been sick over the last few years, it was certainly with a great sense of shock that I heard he had passed away peacefully in his sleep. I am glad to have had the chance to befriend Ron and have the chance to spend time with this great pioneering underwater cinematographer and even greater personality, he will certainly be missed. Growing up in the late 70s and early 80s, I was a big fan of watching wildlife television shows, especially anything to do with sharks. Like everyone else at the time, I enjoyed Jacques Cousteau’s episodes but for me the pinnacle was watching Ron and Valerie Taylor’s escapades as they pushed the limits with sharks. I was continually fascinated as a beautiful blonde lady in a bright pink wetsuit would approach the largest of sharks and interact with them without fear. Although he was usually behind the camera, Ron was obviously just as fearless as he captured it all on film. As a young teenager, I felt that the Taylors were the epitome of underwater cool as each new encounter they showed on television featured the most amazing interactions with sharks of all kinds. Fast forward to 2002 and I finally had the chance to meet them in person during my time working on the Tahiti Aggressor. We spent several trips together interacting with the amazing shark population throughout the Tuamotu Atolls. I still remember coming up from a dive where I noticed Ron filming me with grey reef sharks and gushing to the captain: “I remember watching them on television throughout my childhood and now here they are filming me with sharks!” Having the chance to interact with some of your childhood idols on a personal basis was truly a special experience. It was a great pleasure to spend time with Ron and Valerie several times over my years in Tahiti and I will always remember the great kindness and patience that Ron displayed when surrounded by folks who held him in great regard. Without a hint of ego or impatience Ron would regale us all with entertaining stories of their adventure over the years and was always willing to answer even the most mundane of questions. Although I knew he had been sick over the last few years, it was certainly with a great sense of shock that I heard he had passed away peacefully in his sleep. I am glad to have had the chance to befriend Ron and have the chance to spend time with this great pioneering underwater cinematographer and even greater personality, he will certainly be missed. Growing up in the late 70s and early 80s, I was a big fan of watching wildlife television shows, especially anything to do with sharks. Like everyone else at the time, I enjoyed Jacques Cousteau’s episodes but for me the pinnacle was watching Ron and Valerie Taylor’s escapades as they pushed the limits with sharks. I was continually fascinated as a beautiful blonde lady in a bright pink wetsuit would approach the largest of sharks and interact with them without fear. Although he was usually behind the camera, Ron was obviously just as fearless as he captured it all on film. As a young teenager, I felt that the Taylors were the epitome of underwater cool as each new encounter they showed on television featured the most amazing interactions with sharks of all kinds. Fast forward to 2002 and I finally had the chance to meet them in person during my time working on the Tahiti Aggressor. We spent several trips together interacting with the amazing shark population throughout the Tuamotu Atolls. I still remember coming up from a dive where I noticed Ron filming me with grey reef sharks and gushing to the captain: “I remember watching them on television throughout my childhood and now here they are filming me with sharks!” Having the chance to interact with some of your childhood idols on a personal basis was truly a special experience. It was a great pleasure to spend time with Ron and Valerie several times over my years in Tahiti and I will always remember the great kindness and patience that Ron displayed when surrounded by folks who held him in great regard. Without a hint of ego or impatience Ron would regale us all with entertaining stories of their adventure over the years and was always willing to answer even the most mundane of questions. Although I knew he had been sick over the last few years, it was certainly with a great sense of shock that I heard he had passed away peacefully in his sleep. I am glad to have had the chance to befriend Ron and have the chance to spend time with this great pioneering underwater cinematographer and even greater personality, he will certainly be missed.

Yes, we were making bad jokes afterwards about losing Wyland hahaha.. i bet he uses a safety sausage now And yes, it was great to spend a couple of weeks with Jim, great photography mentor. yes, the sharks at Apataki were fairly typical to your/our encounter, but that first trip was still the best of all of them, they would circle along the bottom of the pass after that but never did the dive bombing thing again. I guess they got used to us after that.. supposedly the action there is even better now! I want to go back However, of the 4 atolls that we regularly dived, Rangi, Apataki, Toau, and Fakarava, Rangi had the least shark action in the way of grey reefs other than the mating season around may/june (awesome that!) However, it did have great silver tip encounters as Max video shows.

I would say 1920 on the long side and keep your original ratio, no need to make it square..

hey, good job guys!

Eric, do you mean the place we dove 10 years back where we were dive bombed by the sharks? That was Apataki, not Rangiroa.. (i assume you are talking about when you joined us on Tahiti Aggressor trip in 2002?) That trip was the most intense action with the sharks in Apataki the whole time we were there (3 years, but it was always amazing there) Fakarava is definitely a better shark location than Rangi for grey reefs, both north and south pass Fakarava are amazing. Thanks for the memories Max good video

Thats great to hear! I will fly with them again...

sorry for hijacking your post into a traffic conversation

took me longer to get from airport to sanur yesterday than it did to get from central jakarta to jakarta airport... Traffic is truly messed up on the bypass these days between the airport and the big roundabout in front of Galleria mall. All in the name of future progress