Friday's (June 18) Maui pics

[Gilligan]

Today's topside conditions at 8:30 am. The cloud drift from Maui to Kaho'olawe is nicknamed the "Makena Cloud". It occurs almost every day but usually not this early. It somewhat affects the visibilty due to the loss of the sunlight.

Psychedelic Wrasse (initial stage)

Vericose Phyllidia a/k/a Scrambled Egg Nudibranch

Spotted Boxfish (male)

Raccoon Butterflyfish

 

[alcina]

Beautiful cloud shot - very dramatic.

Love the boxfish - couldn't ask for a nicer side shot!

Wish our conditions were as gentle at the moment...biggest swell in months and afternoon northerlies

 

[SeaYoda]

Gotta love those colorful fish / creatures you have over there!

 

[Dee]

The boxfish is cool. The shadow really works for it.

 

[chippy]

Beautiful pics Gilligan, looked like good viz too? We're back to 4m viz again here :17: :17:

 

[ShoalDiverSA]

Great shots!

I agree with Dee - the Boxfish's shadow is really effective. Note to self: Strobe for Christmas...

I also like the Butterflyfish parade - nicely framed.

Cheers,

Andrew

 

[justleesa]

Great Gilligan!
Looking at your pictures I feel at home

 

[marpacifica]

I'm just amazed how you got those racoon butterflyfish to pose Chorus-line style for you. Beautiful cloud shot. Is that Molokini Crater in the right just before Kaho'olawe?

 

[Gilligan]

marpacifica,
Yes, that is Molokini Crater to the front right of Kaho'olawe.