Catalina Dive Park pics 03/26/2011

[PhotoBret]

Had 2 great dives today at the dive park. Got to try out a different camera setup as well, a Nikon s-600 compact with a Fantasea housing. The macro on this camera was amazing and I put it to good use, I normally use an Inon closeup lens but did not have it with me as I didnt have a 46mm adapter.

The Spanish Shawl Pics are uncropped and almost all the pics are not altered in any way. I was very impressed with this setup. The only downfall being it was a full auto camera with no manual control. Used it with 2x S&S 90DX Duo's.

Dived the Sue Jack wreck both times, never seen so many fish as I did today and also spotted a nice sized jelly which was a first for me in Cali waters.

Enjoy!

 

[merxlin]

very nice!

 

[drbill]

Hey, I recognize every one of them critters. There's Gary, Mary, Bruce, Josephine... Nice pics, especially on a day when conditions weren't anywhere near their best ("forcing" me to sit in the Dr. Bill Mobile and read 100 pages in my book instead of diving).

 

[deeper thoughts]

thnx for posting

 

[neonistic]

Do you mind if I borrow some of those pics for references on my SoCal dive tattoo? The garibaldi pic, specifically, would be very useful in adding detail.

 

[PhotoBret]

No worries, please feel free to use the Garibaldi pic!

 

[fnfalman]

Awesome pics!!!

I'm diving vicariously through you guys.

 

[2ndjetty]

those spanish shawl pics are great!

 

[White Knight]

Great pictures. Next time try taking the time to dust off the lobster first. It makes for a better shot and the lobsters like their backs rubbed!

 

[socaldiver]

enjoyed looking at your pics, always enjoyed diving the kelp and the marine life in socal