5-1 Maui pics

[Gilligan]

Sculptured Slipper Lobster Parribacus antarcticus

Snowflake Eel Echidna nebulosa
It's a rare treat for me to find one of these completely out in the open.

Hawaiian Velvetfish Caracanthus typicus
They are always hiding in the coral.

 

[lifeisfullofgooddives]

Nice shots!

 

[TSandM]

That velvetfish picture is just stunning -- the sharpness and the texture and the contrast of colors. That's a keeper!

 

[midwestdvr]

Thanks for sharing, Jim. I must say that this is the first time I've ever seen a slipper lobster.

 

[friscuba]

It's been soooo long since I've seen a snowflake, think it was in my pre-camera days. How deep? I think I've seen more in 2-3 feet of water than at depth.

 

[Larry C]

Pretty pictures, Jim. Really enjoyed the Snowflake Eel shots and the Hawaiian Velvetfish. I like the way you caught it peeking out from behind the coral.

 

[bvmjethead]

Beautiful shots! Thanks for taking the time to post them.

 

[JTemple]

Love that velvetfish shot! Sweet!

 

[Gilligan]

It's been soooo long since I've seen a snowflake, think it was in my pre-camera days. How deep? I think I've seen more in 2-3 feet of water than at depth.

60 feet.

 

[DennisW]

Always nice.