Mexico, Mexico Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving2 Comments

Schooling Fish of Puerto Morelos

September 23, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

I never get tired of watching schooling fish on scuba dives. Country: Mexico Dive Shop: Wetset Diving Adventures Time: September Camera: Panasonic GH5 (Here’s a link to my underwater camera set-up.) Video Editing Software: Final Cut Pro X Music: Youtube Creators … Continue reading Schooling Fish of Puerto Morelos

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Testing a New Camera Underwater

September 20, 2020September 20, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

Below are my first test shots! My first underwater test with the Panasonic GH5 camera was in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. We were diving with Wet Set … Continue reading Testing a New Camera Underwater

Mexico, Mexico Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving9 Comments

Scuba Diving Travel During COVID

September 7, 2020September 6, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

After careful consideration and 8 months of quarantining, I decided to travel to Puerto Morelos in Mexico for a quick dive trip. I like to call these types of short excursions – “dive and dash”. Puerto Morelos is located south … Continue reading Scuba Diving Travel During COVID

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My Tuxedo Wetsuit

September 1, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

The dive crew after two dives at Cenotes Tajma Ha I had to say it! My new custom rashguard with hood The Wetsuit Tuxedo and rashguard … Continue reading My Tuxedo Wetsuit

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Scuba Diving with Sweetlips

August 16, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

I was recently reviewing old footage for another project and noticed that I have shot a few different species of Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus). So, I decided to assemble the short video above and add a few fun facts. Sweetlips are fittingly … Continue reading Scuba Diving with Sweetlips

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Black & White Underwater Images

July 19, 2020July 19, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

In my opinion, black and white underwater images are often overlooked and somewhat underrated. Most people think they are getting the most out their digital camera … Continue reading Black & White Underwater Images

Bonaire, Mexico, Moray Eels, Scuba Diving8 Comments

Moray Eels on the Hunt

June 28, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

A few days ago, a friend asked if I ever observed a fish eat another fish while on a dive. “Of course“, I answered. And I continued to elaborated that I have witnessed and captured on video several fish during … Continue reading Moray Eels on the Hunt

Belize Scuba Diving, Caribbean, Scuba Diving3 Comments

WORLD REEF DAY

June 1, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

What is World Reef Day? June 1st, is a call to action for consumers, businesses, and organizations to reflect on the delicate ecosystem of our ocean’s coral reefs. The day brings together the general public and opinion leaders to create active … Continue reading WORLD REEF DAY

Bonaire, Galapagos, Scuba Diving6 Comments

Observing Spotted Eagle Rays

May 24, 2020August 8, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

The Spotted Eagle Ray is one of my favorite in the ray family. Spotted Eagle Rays are one of the most distinctive species of rays due to the white spots and ring across their dorsal surface and triangular disc or “wings”. Continue reading Observing Spotted Eagle Rays

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Ending A Decade of Birthday Dives

May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

Today is my birthday! I originally planned to be in the Philippines celebrating and scuba diving the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has altered my magnificent birthday dive schedule this year. And … Continue reading Ending A Decade of Birthday Dives

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Goshen by Meltonix – A Relaxing Video

May 8, 2020May 12, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

My childhood friend, Lem Springsteen produced the music in the above video. He performs as the group Meltonix. The song is called “Goshen”. The music and video is designed to help people breakaway from current events and drift into creativity. … Continue reading Goshen by Meltonix – A Relaxing Video

New York Underwater Photographic Society, Scuba Diving, Sea Gypsies5 Comments

Pretty Fishies and Our Dive Club Meetings

April 23, 2020August 8, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

I belong to a local scuba diving club called the NYC Sea Gypsies. Under normal conditions, the club along with a sub-group focused on underwater photography and videography meet once a month. Both events are hosted for free at various restaurants and/or bars in NYC. Continue reading Pretty Fishies and Our Dive Club Meetings

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Short Underwater Clips

April 12, 2020April 12, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

Social distancing, quarantine, and isolation has forced me to clear out my DVR, clean my crib and organize some of my digital files. Going through a lot of digital files has brought back a lot of great memories from a … Continue reading Short Underwater Clips

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Compact Moments : NY Underwater Photographic Society

February 25, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

The New York Underwater Photographic Society (NYUPS) is a sub-group of the NYC Sea Gypsies dive club. I’m not 100% sure but I think the Sea Gypsies might be the largest dive club in the US. It is definitely the … Continue reading Compact Moments : NY Underwater Photographic Society

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