exploring nature’s infinite connections
You can't really see that far when descending into the deep blue. On a really good day in the Caribbean you might be able to see 100 feet, perhaps more. Much less so in the Great Lakes, where seeing 25 feet is a really good day. It is quite the contrast to being on a...
U is for Underwater A class of about 10 are gathered in a high school swimming pool shallow end, each one fiddling around with a variety of vests, clasps and tanks. Your buddy is next to you giving a helping hand as you were religiously taught in previous classroom...
I think when most people think of fish, other than as a food source, they think of them an animal that is nice to watch, but hard to interact with. I suppose that is to be expected as most people don't go underwater. But divers know that groupers can often behave...
It is that time of year again to reflect back on the photographs I made this year. This marks the 6th iteration of this process, and I see no reason to stop. It is a bit of a tradition for me, and I know many other photographers also do the same as...
This last trip to Little Cayman was the first time I ever spent some decent time with Stingrays. We saw them perhaps on 4 or 5 dives - essentially whenever we were diving near a sandy area. One thing I was amazed with is the grace with which they glide over the...
In continuing some posts about my recent trip to Little Cayman, I thought I would share a few shots of small fish from the reefs I visited. Small fish can be quite interesting characters. I view them as being from one of two groups as far as their personalities -...
Every dive trip we take, I am reminded of how difficult underwater photography can be. Of all these years of practice, I still consider myself quite the amateur. It is hard to retain all the little tricks, adjustments, and bits of wisdom when you...
Hey folks, we are back. It was a great week enjoying a getaway to this little island in the Caribbean. The sun was intense at times, humidity high and relatively calm seas. We ended up being quite fortunate as far as the weather. Our resort had to cancel diving...
Soon my wife and I will be returning to the Cayman Islands for this year's dive trip. It is hard to believe how much time has past since we were last there. I checked my photo database, and our last trip was to Cayman Brac back in November 1999. I was still...