4-12 Maui pics

[Gilligan]

On today's dive I experimented with using both the external and/or internal strobes as described in my "For Inon strobe users using the fiber optic cable" thread.
The crab was recessed in a hole and I couldn't get my external strobe and camera setup on it so that shot was taken with only the internal strobe.

Undulated Moray Gymnothorax undulatus
Hawaiian name: puhi-lau-milo

Hawaiian Swimming Crab Charybdis hawaiensis

Yellowmargin Moray Gymnothorax flavimarginatus
Hawaiian name: puhi-paka

 

[Jcsgt]

All three very nice, but I am particularly fond of the first one. What a unique angle for a moray photo.

 

[Gilligan]

All three very nice, but I am particularly fond of the first one. What a unique angle for a moray photo.

Thanks. I got closer than I usually do with that one as they are our most aggressive eel.

 

[Peter_C]

I too am partial to the first one, but all of them are great shots.

 

[Larry C]

All three are terrific, and the lighting is great regardless. I really like the action in the first one and the angle as well, but the third one, I can't stop looking at. The composition is really terrific with the Eel and Fish at diagonal corners, and the Fish being the smallest and brightest. It makes the whole picture come alive. The fact that the hole is at the same angle as the Eel and the Fish adds to the action, giving the picture a full circle of eye movement. (Sorry, art major once upon a time)

 

[PermanentlyNarced]

As usual, great shots!

 

[DennisW]

I them all, but can't decide which one I like best. Both eel pics are really nice. However, the crab's eyes are way too cool.

 

[robbcayman]

That crab is stunning!!!!!!!!!

 

[parabolic]

Magnificent Jim. All three. The crab is simply world-class. Do you tend to dive the same familiar spots or do you occasionally explore?? ++Ken++

 

[ghnouer]

Hi Jim....Larry C is right, the third one has a terrific composition...God job!!