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Six Days Diving Egypt
This is a short 2 minute compilation of scuba dives executed over 6 days in the Red Sea. Myself and a group of scuba diving professionals were aboard the Heaven Saphir. The scuba diving liveaboard is based out of a port in Hurghada, Egypt. We first headed south to Safaga for a few check out…
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Remnants of War: SS Thistlegorm
SS Thistlegorm was a British cargo steamship built in 1940. It was sunk by German aircraft bombers in the Red Sea in 1941. The ship rests underwater in the Ras Muhammad National Park at the southern extreme of the Sinai Peninsula. It overlooks the Gulf of Suez on the west and Gulf of Aqaba to…
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First Day of Diving Tiger Shark Zoo
Diving with Tiger Sharks has been on my “list” for a long time. I’ve seen a few Tiger Sharks in the Galapagos and in Fiji. The sharks were never too interested in us and quickly moved on. So, I haven’t had a chance to really observe them for long periods of time. Fuvahmulah is an…
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GREEN WordPrompt Challenge
Here’s my contribution to this month’s WordPress single-word monthly challenge. This month, the single-world is Green. Turtles are great to photograph or capture on video. Most turtles don’t mind being models. I took this image in Grenada with my first underwater camera. I knew nothing about underwater photography and my images were coming out with…
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Saturday Vibes : Gray Angelfish
Gray Angelfish are commonly found throughout the Caribbean. This photo was captured in the water surround Grand Cayman. The fish are used to scuba divers and often will not swim off when divers are around. This makes them a great subjects for underwater photographers. The image was shot with an Olympus camera. More underwater images…
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Trying An Underwater Scooter
From the moment I saw James Bond and Emilio Largo use underwater scooters in the movie Thunderball, I knew this would be something I would like to try. A few weeks ago, the opportunity presented itself and I was able to execute two dives with an Suex XJOY underwater scooter. Underwater scooters are also know…
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Wildlife Wednesday : Frogfish
Frogfish are notable for their oddly-shaped bodies and the ability to change color to blend into its environment. They are solitary creatures and they do no interact unless they are mating. Frogfish are carnivores and will consume other fish, crustaceans, and even other frogfish. There are over 47 different species of frogfish. Most of these…
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Seahorse Saturday: Caribbean to the Coral Triangle
Seahorses thrive in diverse marine environments, with the Indo-Pacific region showcasing the highest variety of species, such as the Pygmy and Thorny seahorses. In contrast, finding seahorses in the Caribbean, particularly in Curaçao, requires careful searching. Unique biological traits include paternal care and remarkable camouflage abilities.
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6 Minute Break : Coral Reefs
Six minutes of calm and peaceful underwater sights and sounds. The footage was captured along the coral reefs of Egypt. Lots of tiny fish dashing in and out of beautiful coral reefs. Perfect for a short break. Music: I Am Running Down the Long Hallway of Viewmont Elementary by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a…
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Fluorescent Friday : Hurghada Departure
Some underwater creatures can absorb light and re-emit it at longer wavelengths. Scuba divers and photographers use yellow filters on masks and lenses to observe and capture these phenomena during night dives in the Red Sea, Egypt. Additional camera setup details for capturing fluorescent images are provided in the content.