aussie 0 Posted February 17, 2011 Hi guys, I havent posted any images here for a long while now. I had a trip to Bali last year, mainly diving, and after a hard drive crash and recovery, have gotten around to putting all the images together. Hope you enjoy! Jacks at the Liberty Wreck, Tulamben Sponge on the Liberty Wreck, Tulamben Pygmy, Tulamben Boxer Crab with eggs, Tulamben Harlequin Shrimp, Tulamben Snake Eel with a little friend (look closely), Tulamben Coleman Shrimp, Tulamben Porcelain Crab, Tulamben Ribbon Eel, Tulamben Squat Lobster, Tulamben We were staying and diving with Scuba Seraya in Tulamben, and I would highly recommend them. Beautiful little resort right on the beach. Good food and the dive guides were amazing. Every day I'd tell them what I wanted to see, and they'd find it for me! A couple of minutes boat ride to most dive sites, or shore diving at Seraya Secrets, which made for some pleasent afternoon dives. After that we spent a couple of days staying on Nusa Lembongan, moreso to relax in the sun than to dive. I did do one morning of diving though at Nusa Penida. Mantas at Manta Point, anthough no Mola Mola at Crystal Bay. Still, CB has some amazing reef, and the biggest frog fish I've ever seen! More photos are up in my Bali Gallery. Any feedback welcome! Thanks, Ryan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussiebyron 57 Posted February 17, 2011 Nice collection Ryan. When you heading back this way mate??? I found a pair of Harlequin Shrimp in Hugo's the other day. Btw I enjoyed Tulamben last year that I booked again for later in the in the year. Just have to remember how to use those Macro lenses again ;-) Regards Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aussie 0 Posted February 17, 2011 Hey Mark, I'll be passing through next month, if I get time I'll stop in for a dive. Otherwise we'll be down there for the shootout. Keep an eye on those Harlequin. I'm pretty sure the guides at Seraya must feed theirs (with sea stars) so the shrimp don't actually move around. When're you going back to Bali? Haven't decided what we're going to do this year. A few more pics: Liberty Reck Tiger Shrimp Cleaning Time Ghost Pipe Fish Manta at Manta Point, Nusa Penida Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sasdasdaf 2 Posted February 17, 2011 Very nice. The snake eel and tiny friend is outstanding! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MATT S 8 Posted February 17, 2011 great images Ryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scubamoose 0 Posted February 17, 2011 Awesome work Ryan! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Williams 0 Posted February 17, 2011 Beautiful Ryan. Really glad you were able to save the hard drive. Do you know what caused the failure? Cheers, Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aussie 0 Posted February 17, 2011 Thanks for the comments guys. Steve, no not really sure. Seems to be working fine again now. Next time I take backup hard drives though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdpriest 115 Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) I'm in awe of your macro images. Perhaps I'll give up... ... speaking of which, I lost two hard drives a couple of years ago through power fluctuations that blew their adaptors and fried the motors. I don't know if that's relevant: the discs were dismounted for data recovery. I've gone solid-state in the last year. Tim Edited February 18, 2011 by tdpriest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Williams 0 Posted February 18, 2011 Hey Tim, What happens to the solid state drives when hit with power flucuations? Guessing they are protected? Cheers, Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stewsmith 14 Posted February 18, 2011 Great collection of critters. Makes me want to book another Lembeh trip. Stew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aussie 0 Posted February 18, 2011 Great collection of critters. Makes me want to book another Lembeh trip. Stew Lembeh's high on my list of places to go now after enjoying the muck diving in Bali so much. And the best bit is my partner even enjoyed it too For those that've been to both, how much better is the much diving in Lembeh over Bali? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMW 0 Posted February 19, 2011 Beautiful images! I especially like the shots of the coleman shrimp and the snake eel with the gobie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stewsmith 14 Posted February 19, 2011 Beautiful images!I especially like the shots of the coleman shrimp and the snake eel with the gobie. I missed that. what amazing camoflage Stew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustyworld 1 Posted February 19, 2011 Good shooting man! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhotoClown 0 Posted February 21, 2011 aussie, Love these photos, esp no 1!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nige Wade 0 Posted February 21, 2011 For those that've been to both, how much better is the much diving in Lembeh over Bali? Fabulouse images Ryan Lembeh has everything, Secret bay diving is limited to high tides and travelling from your base, but has lots to see, Seraya is awesome, especially if you are staying at Seraya Scuba resort just dive when you want For me personally its gotta be Lembeh for the variety of sites and critters. HTH Nige Wade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussiebyron 57 Posted February 21, 2011 Hi Ryan. I am taking a fortnight off at the start of April from my other job and doing alot of diving hopefully with the D7000. So let me know when your passing through. I am going back over to Bali and staying mainly at tulamben at the start of December. Regards Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jo Horrocks 5 Posted February 23, 2011 Excellent photos Ryan. I'm staying at Scuba Seraya in October, so your photos have whetted my appetite. Thanks for sharing, Jo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pdemaagt 6 Posted February 24, 2011 great pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michel Braunstein 1 Posted February 24, 2011 Great shots Ryan! Each of them! I love the first fish shoal with the sun in the back. Would be even better if the sun was in the middle, but it's a great shot as it is. Congrats! Michel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigeye Bubblefish 7 Posted February 25, 2011 Ryan, this set is superb !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
