Slightly Off Topic – Post Dive Drinks

November 26, 2020October 19, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

Thanksgiving Day is an annual national holiday in the United States. It’s a great time to be thankful and appreciate what you have. Digital images stored … Continue reading Slightly Off Topic – Post Dive Drinks

Mexico Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving5 Comments

Scuba Diving the Reefs of Puerto Morelos

November 5, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

Hi! Here’s a short underwater video highlighting the coral reefs of Puerto Morelos, Mexico. We spent several days scuba diving along the reef and one day diving in the Cenotes. The coral reefs are in very good condition and there … Continue reading Scuba Diving the Reefs of Puerto Morelos

Grenada Scuba Diving, Honduras Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving6 Comments

Photo Challenge – Under the Sea

October 23, 2020 ScubaHankNYC

I first saw this fun photo challenge on A Jeanne in the Kitchen which was inspired by Mindlovemisery’s Menagerie. Seems like a fun challenge! Below I’ve decided to showcase a few interesting underwater photos which I converted to black and … Continue reading Photo Challenge – Under the Sea

Mexico, Mexico Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving8 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

Mexico, Mexico Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving1 Comment

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

Indonesia Scuba Diving, Mexico Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving Resources7 Comments

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

Grenada Scuba Diving, Honduras Scuba Diving, Indonesia Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving3 Comments

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 Diving10 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 Diving7 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 Gypsies6 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

Bahamas Scuba Diving, Belize Scuba Diving, Caribbean, Dugongs, Galapagos, Indonesia Scuba Diving, Liveaboard Scuba Diving, Mexico, Mexico Scuba Diving, Night Diving, Red Sea, Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving Egypt, Sea Lions, Seals, Sharks, Turtles6 Comments

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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A Few More Underwater Images From Dumaguete

Night Diving in Komodo