These handsome fellows are convict tangs (a.k.a. surgeonfish or manini). This large school was swarming the reef in order to graze on patches of algae. The schooling helps them get to the food which is normally guarded by other reef inhabitants. Since the other reef fish find it quite the task to chase away so [...]
Technical Details Aperture Value: f/4.1 Focal Length: 16mm Exposure Program: Auto ISO: 100 Shutter Speed Value: 1/160 sec Location: Mala Boat Ramp – Maui, Hawaii
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) participating in a male competition group. There was at least a half a dozen of whales splashing around and head butting each other in this group as we watched for a good hour. They were still at it when the boat returned to the harbor. She must have been quite the [...]
These are my favorite memories from this trip. Hearing the humpback whales singing underwater on nearly every dive was wonderful. At some spots they could even be heard while snorkeling. Also, I had the opportunity to see whitetip sharks snoozing under ledges during the day. Amazing stuff all around.
Early evening, a group of six or so green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) were grazing on the algae covered rocks in a small cove next to the place we were staying. The surf was a little rough, but that didn’t discourage them from getting right up next to the most shallow rock outcrops. Apparently, having [...]
Technical Details Aperture Value: f/6.3 Focal Length: 26mm Exposure Program: Aperture Priority ISO: 200 Shutter Speed Value: 1/500 sec Location: Maui, Hawaii
The weather today is 24°F and with the wind chill it’s… well… colder. The good news? It’s sunny. :) While I do love this winter weather, I don’t particularly enjoy the cold feet aspect. I like to fend off the cold with a fluffy blanket, some hot tea, and thoughts of Hawaiian palm trees swaying [...]
The title pretty much says it all. This was a very friendly fish. It followed us all over our dive as did a few others of the same species. However, the others weren’t nearly as happy as this one. :) Photo was taken in Kapalua Bay on Maui. Stripedbelly Pufferfish (Arothron hispidus) Technical Details Aperture [...]
