cozumel photo theme.....eels

[Basscat]

Such great pics! How I love eels! How I love Cozumel! How I love Diving! How I can't wait for my next trip Thanks for all the great shots.

 

[Darol]

Just a few of my fav's.

 

[CheddarChick]

Love eels...

 

[robint]

more more!!!

 

[Low]

Ok, I'm curious... what are ya'll doing to these eels to get such expressions and face to face pictures? It's almost like they are posing for the shot or have a look like you might make a tasty meal. They are awesome never the less.

 

[sharky60]

 

[ColoDale]

Patience and allowing the eel to be curious is how I get the close ups. For every close up I have dozens and dozens of bad photos and eel butts. I have had two spotted eels in the past that were having bad days and were very aggressive so I always keep that in mind when I try to get close. You have to read their mood first.
I also try to be on their level physically or below. Above them seems to make them more nervous.

 

[CheddarChick]

Low SAC rate...and a ton of patience...
Starting out

Waiting.....

Hello beautiful.

A little more...

there you are...

 

[kmurray719]

All taken on a shore dive in front of Hotel Cozumel/SCC. I was wishing that sharp tail came up with whatever it shoved its' head in the hole to find, but no such luck!

 

[Queen Triggerfish]

I was just planning on viewing, not posting, but the request for more encouraged me!

Eels are my favorite photo subject.