Guest echeng Posted August 5, 2007 Hello, fellow Wetpixel members! For the January issue of Sport Diver Magazine's IMAGES column, we're planning on publishing your best shots of 2007. If you'd like to participate, please post your TOP THREE images taken in 2007. For each image, include: 1. caption 2. location 3. gear 4. description of the scene and how you got the shot We'll be choosing from all of the entries we receive here at Wetpixel.com and over at DivePhotoGuide.com. I look forward to seeing your best stuff! UPDATE: We're planning for early October deadline, the January issue! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n@utilus 0 Posted August 5, 2007 (edited) No.1 1/160,f22 Anilao Nikon D70+105mm+Subtronic Nova Pipefish during bottom search in Anilao No.2 1/320,f22 Anilao Nikon D70+105mm+Subtronic Nova Dragonet during bottom search in Anilao No.3 1/200,f22 Anilao Nikon D70+105mm+Subtronic Nova Thecacera picta during bottom search in Anilao All 3 pictures are from my only holiday 2007 so far,2 weeks Anilao march/april 2007. Edited August 5, 2007 by n@utilus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilanbt 7 Posted August 5, 2007 Caption: At the cleaning station. Location: Eilat, Israel Gear: Nikon D80, Sigma 50mm 2.8 macro, Ikelite case and a single Ikelite DS125 strobe. Description: Cleaner wrass at a feeding frenzy while the brown fish were breeding. Caption: Under the Sea Urchin. Location: Eilat, Israel Gear: Nikon D80, Sigma 50mm 2.8 macro, Ikelite case and a single Ikelite DS125 strobe. Description: 2 female shrimps hiding under the thorns of a sea urchin at a night dive in a wreck. Caption: Bubble coral shrimp. Location: Eilat, Israel Gear: Olympus c5050z, Ikelite case and a single Ikelite DS125 strobe. Description: Bubble coral shrimp in the bubble coral. All photos from various weekends in Eilat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lionfish43 0 Posted August 5, 2007 If it's limited to only images shot in 2007 that's pretty limiting for me. If it was within the last 12 months that would give me more options. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinny 0 Posted August 5, 2007 Western Clown Anemone Fish Lombok Indonesia Sony P150 Inon lens D2000 strobe f 2.8 1/500s iso 100 Nudibranch on Seasquirt Lombok Indonesia Sony P150 Inon Lens D2000 Strobe f 2.8 1/160s iso 100 Peacock Mantis Shrimp Eyes Lombok Indonesia Sony P150 Inon Lens D2000 Strobe f 5.2 1/250s iso 100 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timoma 0 Posted August 5, 2007 Some of my best ones are already spoken for, but here's some from the second lot: Lights, camera, action! Ghiannis D, Sha'ab Abu Nuhas, Red Sea Nikon D70s, 10.5mm, Magic Filter This is an image I saw last year and decided to capture during this year's trip Scooling bohar snappers Ras Muhammed, Red Sea Nikon D70s, 90mm, Ikelite DS-125&DS-50 flash I think this image captures something of the intensity of the tightly packed scools Anemonefish with a mouth parasite Pulau Siladen, Bunaken National Park, Indonesia Nikon D70s, 60mm, Ikelite DS-125 and DS-50 flash This anemonefish had it's mouth open in a curious way and I shot lots of frames at it, only to learn later that the reason was a parasite in it's mouth. You can just about see the eyes of the isopod parasite in the mouth of the anemonefish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jedah 0 Posted August 6, 2007 Subject: Breaching Great White Shark Location: Seal Island, False Bay, South Africa Equipment: Canon 5D, Sigma 24-300mm Macro lens, continuous shooting Description: After 15 minutes of looking through the viewfinder and almost giving up, this shark decided to go for the bait! Subject: Halgerda wasinensis nudibranch Location: Manta Reef, Tofo Beach, Mozambique Equipment: Canon SD 800 IS, Canon housing Description: I like this picture because it almost looks like a macro wide angle shot! Subject: Painted Frogfish Location: Manta Reef, Tofo Beach, Mozambique Equipment: Canon SD800 IS, Canon housing Description: This frogfish's camouflage was so perfect, only half the people in the group were able to see him even though the DM was pointing him out in a little crevice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redd4us 0 Posted August 6, 2007 (edited) Crab in Carpet Anemone Canon S70, Canon housing, Internal flash Cozumel Shrimp in sponge and anemone Canon S70, Internal flash Cozumel Spinner Dolphins Canon S70 Kona, Hawaii Hey, they aren't quite up to par with the professionals on this site, but then, you gotta start somewhere, right? Edited August 6, 2007 by redd4us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diving_melbourne 0 Posted August 6, 2007 Hey guys, Heres my top 3; Photographers Portsea Pier, Melbourne, Australia Sp-350, Inon D2000 and UWL-100 wide angle lense I love this shot as I some how managed to capture another photographers strobe firing, I haven't seen many other photos like this one around. Crabs Blairgowrie Pier, Melbourne, Australia Sp-350 and an Inon D2000 strobe This shot shows spider crabs holding their annual congregation where they converge in the 1000's at one spot. Its unsure whether they meet to mate but it seems most likely. I love this shot as it creeps most people out and it reminds me of one of my favourite dives. Fishing for Nudis Sunshine coast, Queensland, Australia Sp-350, Inon d2000 and 2 X Inon UCL-165 macro lenses This shot is one of my favourites as it was taken in a rubbish dump (literally) and I found this beautiful little guy. He's moving past an old fish hook which makes the shot for me as it contrasts between human debri and natures beauty. Cheers, Cal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riccian 0 Posted August 6, 2007 Caption: Rhinopias in Hong Kong. Location: Hong Kong Gear: Canon 30D, 60mm macro, Aquatica housing and 2xINON D2000W strobes. Description: Taken on 3rd June 2007, extremely lucky to discover it in Hong Kong. hope to get my third image from the upcoming trip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gudge 59 Posted August 6, 2007 Love or War? Cozumel, Mexico Canon 20D, Sigma 17-70, Inon Z220 and D2000w strobes Two Blue Striped Grunts Gaping Triplefin on coral Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia Canon 20D, Canon 100 macro, Tamron 2X teleconverter, 2 x Inon Z240 strobes The caption says it all! Family Portrait Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia Canon 20D, Canon 100 macro, Single Inon Z220 strobe Ringtail Cardinal Fish brooding eggs in its mouth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diving_melbourne 0 Posted August 6, 2007 Ross, Those pics are fantastic!!!! love the family portrait Cal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeyfishes 0 Posted August 6, 2007 (edited) Wrasse hunting with Goatfish Bonaire NA D70 Ike housing SB 105 60 mm macro French Angel D70 Ike Housing Sigma 15mm 2X SB105 Sharpnosed Puffer Bonaire NA D70 Ike housing SB 105 60mm Macro with Woodys Diopter Edited August 6, 2007 by joeyfishes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shark8matt 0 Posted August 7, 2007 Here are some shark shots from me...surprise, surprise...Enjoy! - MDP Caribbean Reef Shark Bimini, Bahamas Canon 20D In Aquatica A20, Canon EFS 10-22mm with one Ike DS-125 Strobe Another reef shark shot taken on one of Doc Gruber's shark dives... Juvenile Lemon Sharks Bimini, Bahamas Canon 20D In Aquatica A20, Canon EFS 10-22mm with one Ike DS-125 Strobe More lemon sharks from the BBFS annual juvenile lemon shark PIT census Whale Shark Mouth Mafia Island, Tanzania, Africa Canon 20D In Aquatica A20, Canon EFS 10-22mm - ambient light Head-on shot of a whale shark taken in plankton rich waters after I tagged the shark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matti 4 Posted August 7, 2007 Haven't got much diving in this year though the trip I managed to get on was a one week stay which expanded to two weeks at bikini Atoll HellCat and Diver off the Bow of USS Saratoga Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands Canon 20D, EF-s 10-22mm at 10mm, Ikelite housing and dual DS125 The Bow of USS Anderson with Divers Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands Canon 20D, EF-s 10-22mm at 10mm, Ikelite housing and dual DS125 Mark V Diving Helmet on the deck of USS Saratoga Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands Canon 20D, EF-s 10-22mm at 10mm, Ikelite housing and dual DS125 (second strobe inside helmet) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pakman 0 Posted August 7, 2007 (edited) Jellyfish Lake, Palau Canon 400D, Tokina 10-17mm @17mm, Athena Dome Xeno crab and shrimp Cabilao Island, Philippines Canon 400D, Canon 100mm macro, S&S Housing, Inon Z-240's Square Crab Cabilao Island, Philippines Canon 400D, Canon 100mm Macro, S&S Housing, Inon Z-240's, Woody's diopter Edited August 7, 2007 by pakman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GWNDWN 1 Posted August 7, 2007 Grand Cenote Riviera Maya, Mexico Aquatica a70, Nikon D70s w/18-70mm, Inon Z-240, 2 Ikelite ss-200 The Cuzan Nah loop area Tuhs Kapaxa Riviera Maya, Mexico Aquatica a70, Nikon D70s w/18-70mm, Inon Z-240, Ikelite ss-200 Main Passage about 1500' back Vaca Ha Riviera Maya, Mexico Aquatica a70, Nikon D70s w/18-70mm, Inon Z-240, 2 Ikelite ss-200 Main Passage about 700' back. Ryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason_B 0 Posted August 7, 2007 Napoleon Wrasse Bora Bora, French Polynesia Canon 5d, 17-40mm, Ikelite Housing, Magic Filter Yellow Cube Boxfish Bora Bora, French Polynesia Canon 5d, 100mm Macro, Ikelite Housing, DS-125 Strobe Green Sea Turtle Moorea, French Polynesia Canon 5d, 17-40mm, Ikelite Housing, DS-125 Strobe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kazb 0 Posted August 7, 2007 I am amazed of the quality of pictures here. I will have to look hard at my own shots to find something in this league. Kenneth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andydives 0 Posted August 8, 2007 Lots of good shots ! Congrats everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jayse 0 Posted August 8, 2007 Hi, thanks for sharing all the great pics. Here are some of my pcitures taken with an Olympus C-5050 and 2*Inon D-180 strobes and UWL -100 and Dome Lens. All taken in Sydney Australia, other than the Brain Coral taken at Hamilton Island, Australia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 5 Posted August 8, 2007 Well, here are three I like. All pictures taken with my Canon EOS 10D in Sea&Sea housing with two Ikelite DS-125 strobes. Location: Seram, Indonesia Explanation: OK -- before someone comes after me, I'll say it up front -- this is a crop. I took the picture and wasn't so happy with it. I was back on the boat going through the "what-ifs" and a couple people said, "Just crop it". In the past, I've been convinced that unless the shot is full-frame perfect it isn't worthy but the bottom line is that people have been cropping for years (even with FILM, even with screaming turtles!) so why should I feel guilty? Anyway, this is one of those lucky ones -- I wasn't out looking for a clownfish shot but at the end of a dive I had some air, there was this clownfish and I just burned off a few exposures. He did a good job of hiding but I luckily ended up with his eye, if not my camera, in just the right place. ISO 100 1/90 f22 Canon 100mm macro lens Location: Raja Ampat, Indonesia Explanation: On my last trip, I was introduced to someone who tends to have a different view of the world. He used to be a designer in the textile industry and is fascinated by textures and patterns. He showed some of his work and it blew me away. So, quite naturally with imitation being the sincerest form of flattery and all, and having just gotten an adapter (fabricated by another friend from a previous trip to the Bahamas) that let me add an INON macro lens to my macro port, I decided to try to adjust my view as well. I'm pleased with this result, though now that my eyes have been opened to a new way of seeing I've still got a long way to go. ISO 100 1/60 f4 100mm lens with INON UCL-165 macro lens Location: Raja Ampat, Indonesia Explanation: In between the islands of Wiageo and Gam, there is a narrow channel. The tides drive water back and forth through this area and we were diving in the shallow eddies along the sides of the channel. This dive rarely takes one below 20fsw but it is both a wonderful macro spot and a good CFWA opportunity as well as there are soft corals and fans within a few feet of the jungle canopy. On two previous trips, I struggled with equipment and operator stupidity issues (what, there is a limit switch? what, there is a MF/AF switch?) but this time I finally got a nice shot of the fans. I was able to hold my breath just long enough that most of my bubbles have been taken bby the current and the water at the surface is fairly still. I think I got the right strobe positioned pretty well to cast some shadows and add depth -- but then again I'm probably biased. ISO 100 1/60 f8 Tokina 12-24mm lens at 12mm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZoeSpear 0 Posted August 9, 2007 Hi all It's very hard to decide but here's three of my favourite shots from this year. All were taken with a Reefmaster DC600 and 2 x Sealife Digital Strobes. A beautiful Mandarinfish taken at Malapascua, Philippines One of the many extremely chilled out Green Turtles to be found around Sipadan, Malaysia An extremely angry Blue Ring Octopus that went on to attack my husband twice. Luckily he lived to boast about it in the pub! Taken at Kapalai, Malaysia. Simon (the husband) says if I get in Diver mag he will buy me an Olympus E-410, which I really really really want, so please help me get my dSLR ! Zoe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuS 0 Posted August 11, 2007 Here are my three shots. Caption: Perch in trap Location: Lake Ruokjärvi, Finland Gear: Canon 350D + 60 macro in Patima housing. Available light Caption: Trevally Location: Similan islands, Thailand Gear: Canon 350D + 18-55 mm in Patima housing + Magic filter Caption: Water lily Location: Lake Ruokjärvi, Finland Gear: Canon 350D + 18-55 mm in Patima housing. Available light Teemu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbubbles 0 Posted August 11, 2007 My favorite shot is usually a function of my last trip. I recently returned from the bilikiki/solomons. I remembered Marys island as one of my alltime favorite spots. There are always schools of jacks and baracudas. This shot was taken witha nikon/aquatica/ 10.5 lens at 90 to 100 feet shooting up 60th at 2.8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
