scuba_katt
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Great shots Roman -
I especially like the nudibranch on the 3rd page of photos.
Beautiful stuff!
I especially like the nudibranch on the 3rd page of photos.
Beautiful stuff!
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notabob
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The photos were taken with a Canon G2 in an Ikelite housing and the built-in strobe. An external strobe is still on the to-buy list 
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scuba_katt, that's a Flamingo Tongue. There's an even better shot of one on the last page... They're basically snails with very colorful shells.
-Roman.
.scuba_katt, that's a Flamingo Tongue. There's an even better shot of one on the last page... They're basically snails with very colorful shells.
-Roman.
scuba_katt
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Just took a look at the one on the last page of your photos - didn't notice it first time round.
They're just gorgeous!
Nice shots, you've captured them beautifully, enough light to make them stand out without them looking washed out.
Two thumbs up!!
They're just gorgeous!
Nice shots, you've captured them beautifully, enough light to make them stand out without them looking washed out.
Two thumbs up!!
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notabob
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Thanks for all the !! Glad to hear people are enjoying them. Just too bad the next dive vacation (or just plain diving!) isn't until June, at this point... Maybe even May if the water around here gets warm enough for a wetsuit sooner than usual. I'm itching to play with the camera a bit more now that I got a taste for it.
-Roman.
!! Glad to hear people are enjoying them. Just too bad the next dive vacation (or just plain diving!) isn't until June, at this point... Maybe even May if the water around here gets warm enough for a wetsuit sooner than usual. I'm itching to play with the camera a bit more now that I got a taste for it.-Roman.
The shell of the Flamingo Tongue is solid creamy white, sometimes with a pink tinge to it. The spots you see is the mantle of the creature itself. It's like a very thin skin comes out of the shell a slowly spreads over the shell. If you'll look closely down the center of the shell, you can usually see the edges of the mantle.
Yeah..it was a shock to me, too! All of the Cyphoma's have this mantle.
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notabob
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That's pretty cool. I was wondering what caused the variation in the extent of patterning on different shell. I've seen purely creamy pink ones as well as only partly colored. This explains a lot. Thanks for the info, Dee!
-Roman.
-Roman.
These were taken with a Kodak Max Outdoor 35mm Single Use Camera using the attached strobe.
The coat of the Equus asinus is generally dark and mottled, sometimes with a reddish tinge to it. The spots you see are sometimes white fur and sometimes mange.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Donkey is a nickname for the ass, used in all parts of the world. The small gray donkey of northern Africa was the progenitor of the Spanish burro, which accompanied the conquistadors to Mexico and South America, and later played such an important role in the settlement of the West.
Donkeys are slower in their movements than horses and are still used as beasts of burden, especially in areas where horses do not thrive or where poverty prevents their purchase.
DISTRIBUTION and HABITAT:
The true wild ass is found only in northern Africa. They have been domesticated for centuries, and it is generally accepted that asses, or donkeys, were domesticated on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. From there they found their way east and later, to all parts of the world. The Donkey is essentially a southern animal partial to hot and dry climates.
BEHAVIOR:
Donkeys are complex creatures, capable of many moods. They can be friendly, affectionate, independent, patient, and even sad, and there is no questioning their intelligence. But when a donkey would rather not do something, it can be the laziest and most stubborn creature in the world.
Like horses and ponies, donkeys are capable of biting and kicking with both hind legs. However, such behavior is unlikely from any animal accustomed to children unless there is a great deal of provocation.
Donkeys are hardy animals and are remarkably resistant to disease. Hoof care is essential to the well being of these animals. When kept on soft ground the hooves grow rapidly and soon become extra long. This puts great pressure on the pasterns as the animals' weight is no longer directly over its hooves. A farrier or veterinarian should be consulted.
In the wild, donkeys travel in herds up to 100 in number, usually led by a male. Although they are gregarious by nature, the herd breaks up at foaling time. Donkeys are most active in the evening, but also move about during the day and at night. When threatened, their defense is to run or bite.
DIET:
As herbivores, donkeys feed mainly on grass, which includes some browsing. In the zoo they are fed grass, hay, zoo ration, trace minerals, and treats such as carrots and apples.
REPRODUCTION and GROWTH:
The gestation period for donkeys is approximately 12 months. There is usually just one foal, which is able to stand up within minutes after birth. The foal remains with its mother for about five months. Females achieve puberty at one year. The donkey's life span is 25 to 30 years.
Most donkeys are the result of so much cross-breeding that it is impossible to define their race with any precision.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Donkey and Burro are nicknames for ass.
The male donkey is called jack or jackass.
The female donkey is called the jenny.
A mule is the offspring of a jackass (male donkey) and a mare (female horse).
A hinny is the offspring of a stallion (male horse) and a jenny (female donkey).
Mules and hinnies are usually sterile.
The coat of the Equus asinus is generally dark and mottled, sometimes with a reddish tinge to it. The spots you see are sometimes white fur and sometimes mange.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Donkey is a nickname for the ass, used in all parts of the world. The small gray donkey of northern Africa was the progenitor of the Spanish burro, which accompanied the conquistadors to Mexico and South America, and later played such an important role in the settlement of the West.
Donkeys are slower in their movements than horses and are still used as beasts of burden, especially in areas where horses do not thrive or where poverty prevents their purchase.
DISTRIBUTION and HABITAT:
The true wild ass is found only in northern Africa. They have been domesticated for centuries, and it is generally accepted that asses, or donkeys, were domesticated on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. From there they found their way east and later, to all parts of the world. The Donkey is essentially a southern animal partial to hot and dry climates.
BEHAVIOR:
Donkeys are complex creatures, capable of many moods. They can be friendly, affectionate, independent, patient, and even sad, and there is no questioning their intelligence. But when a donkey would rather not do something, it can be the laziest and most stubborn creature in the world.
Like horses and ponies, donkeys are capable of biting and kicking with both hind legs. However, such behavior is unlikely from any animal accustomed to children unless there is a great deal of provocation.
Donkeys are hardy animals and are remarkably resistant to disease. Hoof care is essential to the well being of these animals. When kept on soft ground the hooves grow rapidly and soon become extra long. This puts great pressure on the pasterns as the animals' weight is no longer directly over its hooves. A farrier or veterinarian should be consulted.
In the wild, donkeys travel in herds up to 100 in number, usually led by a male. Although they are gregarious by nature, the herd breaks up at foaling time. Donkeys are most active in the evening, but also move about during the day and at night. When threatened, their defense is to run or bite.
DIET:
As herbivores, donkeys feed mainly on grass, which includes some browsing. In the zoo they are fed grass, hay, zoo ration, trace minerals, and treats such as carrots and apples.
REPRODUCTION and GROWTH:
The gestation period for donkeys is approximately 12 months. There is usually just one foal, which is able to stand up within minutes after birth. The foal remains with its mother for about five months. Females achieve puberty at one year. The donkey's life span is 25 to 30 years.
Most donkeys are the result of so much cross-breeding that it is impossible to define their race with any precision.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Donkey and Burro are nicknames for ass.
The male donkey is called jack or jackass.
The female donkey is called the jenny.
A mule is the offspring of a jackass (male donkey) and a mare (female horse).
A hinny is the offspring of a stallion (male horse) and a jenny (female donkey).
Mules and hinnies are usually sterile.
Thanks for the education in Jackass!
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notabob
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O-ring, could we discuss what went into the composition of the donkey shots? I'd like to hear what you were thinking when you took them and why you shot them in the way that you did... The baby donkey shot is practically a tear-jerker...
-Roman.
oking:
-Roman.
oking:
In the first one, I was thinking that it looked like that donkey was ordering a beer and it made me laugh.notabob once bubbled...
O-ring, could we discuss what went into the composition of the donkey shots? I'd like to hear what you were thinking when you took them and why you shot them in the way that you did... The baby donkey shot is practically a tear-jerker...
-Roman.
On the second one, the baby donkey was cute.
I know some people that do a lot of photo work, but I can't get into it...this sums up their philosophy:
"You see, diving is not important at all..it is the photography that is important. Scuba is just a means to an end...namely, getting the underwater shot. I don't like to dive, am a horrible buddy, and am only interested in viewing the underwater world through a lens. I spend more time with my camera equipment than I do my dive gear and I could care less about the sensation of being underwater."
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