Stewart L. Sy 12 Posted December 22, 2006 (edited) My 2 favorites for this year... both taken at the Tubbataha National Marine Sanctuary, Sulu Sea Philippines. and This one is hanging in in the office of the Tubbataha Marine Park Management office and another print was auctioned in a recent fund raiser to benefit Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park. Sadly, the boat we were on in April sank when the a Super Typhoon hit the Philippines in November with the loss of the Mess Steward Stu Edited December 22, 2006 by scubastu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcarey 0 Posted December 22, 2006 Here is my favorite photo of 2006 It is of an 18kg Leatherback turtle shedding saltwater tears. Moved to correct thread by Moderator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davephdv 0 Posted December 22, 2006 Some great shots. I love the whale shots. Both of them. They are on my dream list. Roca Partida this Feb; weather permitting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlyle 8 Posted December 22, 2006 It's hard to pick just one favorite from 2006. This image of two sailfin blennies fighting is one of my better attempts this year. The shot is more luck than talent. It was taken with my old Oly c5050, 2x DS-125s and stacked macro lens adapters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoss 0 Posted December 22, 2006 (edited) Geez...you guys amaze me. Some really great images here. I tought I would add one just so ALL the posted pics aren't potential contest winners. I like this one simply because of the time it took to get it. I camped out in the sand for most of the dive and took over 50 shots of this little jawfish excavating his new home. I kept firing away trying to get one of him spitting sand. He finally got comfortable with me being there and went about his business. Not a great photo (heck, none of mine are) but special to me just the same. Edited December 22, 2006 by dmoss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bondo 0 Posted December 22, 2006 There are some great shots being posted here. This is my fav of the year. Shot in Lembeh last month. Happy Holidays to all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herbko 0 Posted December 22, 2006 This was the best of two magical days at Roca Partida, diving with a family of humpback whales. This gets my vote. That's fantastic! Love the tiny diver in the background. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rachid 0 Posted December 22, 2006 For me Antarctica was my best trip I think. But Mozambique comes very close very dramatic photos!! wonderful. Today i bought the new "Unterwasser" (german diving magazine) and i saw your picture there! Congratulation for the big article!!! never thought that sea leopard could be that dangerous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kriptap 0 Posted December 22, 2006 Well as I'm shooting again I thought I'd throw my favorite in as well, put one of them fancy borders on it to! it took about 30 minutes to get but as soon I got it I knew I'd like it. They move around so much. Edit: moved to the correct topic by moderator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cronix 0 Posted December 22, 2006 This was the best of two magical days at Roca Partida, diving with a family of humpback whales. That is a fantastic image. Very good composition, very well balanced. very dramatic photos!! wonderful.Today i bought the new "Unterwasser" (german diving magazine) and i saw your picture there! Congratulation for the big article!!! never thought that sea leopard could be that dangerous Ah, so Unterwasser has hit the streets. I am very happy to have my first article in there. Still waiting for my own copy. I have only seen a rough pdf so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinjamur 0 Posted December 22, 2006 The 2006 Wetpixel Bahamas trip with Jim Abernethy was the best trip ever for me. It is unlike any other trip because you are with these really BIG animals. I was pretty nervous and hope to get better images this coming year. I'm about 8 trips behind in the sorts but an image of a lemon shark from the Bahamas trip stands out. I've blown this one up and its tack sharp....also got to meet the Wetpixel triumvariate in one place at the same time.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmyates 5 Posted December 22, 2006 (edited) Bahamas shark trip aboard Shearwater...took lots of tiger shots, but I like the mood of this reef shark shot best of anything I took on that trip. Edited December 22, 2006 by bmyates Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillyVolk 0 Posted December 22, 2006 (edited) Here's my favorite shot: Edited December 22, 2006 by WillyVolk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thatporchdawg 0 Posted December 22, 2006 This is my favorite shot of the year. It wasn't until I was reviewing on the laptop that I noticed the eggs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevReid 0 Posted December 23, 2006 Absolutely stunning! Took ages for this guy to get comfortable with me being so close at the surface. Regards Gary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamdiver 0 Posted December 23, 2006 My favourite shot of 2006.... I love macros and Christmas tree worms are some of my favourite subjects.... I love the colours, DOF and composition here and it even got published in a magazine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eudon 0 Posted December 23, 2006 This was taken in the Maldives and it was my first time seeing mantas... I was awestruck by these creatures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wchen 1 Posted December 23, 2006 What a fun way to wrap up the year, to see all these beautiful images! I have many favorites this year. But some of the most awesome diving I've done this year was a few manta night dives in Kona, Hawaii over Thanksgiving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelpfish 15 Posted December 23, 2006 Here is my sorta fav shot. Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arnon_Ayal 1 Posted December 23, 2006 My favorite this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bvanant 195 Posted December 23, 2006 Not the best but probably my favorite Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rivominer 0 Posted December 23, 2006 This was my favorite for the year, taken during a dive at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, where I work as a volunteer diver. The animal is Calypso, a green sea turtle that was rescued off Long Island about four years ago. She had a severe infection in the left front flipper, which had to be amputated to save the animal's life. She now lives in the Wings in Water exhibit with about 45 stingrays, a couple of sharks and about five tarpon. She eats lettuce, green peppers, brussels sprouts and cabbage. She loves to have her back scratched. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zook 0 Posted December 23, 2006 Hi Wetpeople! This is my first post here, so: happy me! Spectacular thread this is, could not miss to contribute I've started uw photography this year, and the portrait of this guy was taken on the second trip (to Krk, Croatia) with my D200 in it's Ikelite housing. Many firsts, this was also the first time a saw a yellow seahorse, so I was totally happy! Poseing like a real "badguy"... The just before this dive I saw a D70 being flooded, well, not a happy sight... So hi you all, here I am, hope to be posting now and then!!! And once again: wonderful pictures posted in this thread, real inspiration for the future, keep them coming, thx again! ...and merry christmas 4all! Csaba (zook) www.csabatokolyi.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyHuang 2 Posted December 23, 2006 Here is my favorite shot . Cheers, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomStack 0 Posted December 23, 2006 Awesome shots everyone! Csaba, absolutely wonderful seahorse, Thank You! Tom http://www.tomstackphoto.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
