fish resting on coral

Neck Crab with incredible decorations. That is all him filling the frame!
When I saw the green antennae, I did not immediately notice they were pieces of sea grass. I thought I found a new species!

Mellow yellow
Antennarius multiocellatus on giant barrel sponge

slipper lobster on a night dive. Fuji Velvia Film

reef scene film, Velvia

Colorful crab in Dominica

Drillin and chillin
Sealife DC1000

yellow tube sponges at night taken with fugi velvia film.

Reef scene. Film-Fugi Velvia

Reef scene in Dominica

Star Eyed Hermit Crab

far offshore, the adventure continues.
With apologies to Hockney
"A bigger splash"

Large male hawskbill posing for a portrait.

These 2 Flying Gurnards were so enthralled with each other as they swam around in circles, they seemed to not notice my approach. I slowly descended to the sandy bottom and just laid there taking their photo and watching their behavior.

Close up of a basket star at night in Dominica
Shortlisted!

Happy Valentines Day!

Created by Billy Lawrence

mountains above and mountains below

new addition
The larger one below is almost 10, the upper one is probably a month old.
Olympus 5050, Inon Dome

Through to 2009 awards final round judging

Diver on a generic reef at Scotts Head, Commonwealth of Dominica.

Field testing the SEALIFE DC1000 camera during Dive Fest XVI, July 2009. Nice little camera to keep in a bcd pocket. 10.1Mp with lots of features.

Family day out at la Bym. Commonwealth of Dominica.

Mr Big.
Sperm whale taken 5 miles off Dominica, Olympus 5050, Inon Dome on wide angle lens.
Natural light.

Woman in Red.
Original image, with side lighting from the pool light. no strobe.

Snorkeler in the volcanic vents at Champagne

Danglebens Pinnacles
Typical reef scenic here, vibrant colours from sponges and crinoids.

Nikon D70 60MM Macro