ITK - some pics from Key Largo

[stu_in_fl]

Invade the Keys III - Key Largo 7/11 - 7/13
although the viz was not really phototastic, I managed to get a few shots (video clips came out better):


Fri I was on the Eagle night dive with Conch

Then the Saturday all day and Sunday morning i was with BlueWater divers. We did one on the Spiegel in quite strong current and murky viz (no great photos) before heading off to the Benwood which was a little more photogenic

We had reef dives on Sat afternoon (a nice drift and the anchored):

...a pretty crap shot, but gotta love these guys - it swam close by at the end of the drift dive:

(also got blown out of the Bibb/Duane on Sunday - the mooring balls were somewhat submerged indicating ripping current, and went to the Speigel again - but didn't really take anything good, although it was a very enjoyable dive)

 

[deeper thoughts]

Thnx for the pix

 

[ScubaSteve]

Those are some incredible shots Stu....I have never seen anything like the first one. What is it? Nothing like that in the cold water sof Canada (fresh water as well)

 

[3ddiver]

Nice pics, I always enjoy the Benwood. The Duane is also a great dive sorry you didnt get to do it.

 

[Dave C]

Great composition on the shot of the grunts in the porthole-type thing. The stingray and angelfish pics are pretty cool too.

 

[stu_in_fl]

thanks all for the comments

ScubaSteve - it is a scorpionfish. They are actually quite common in warmer waters, although very well camoflaged and highly venemous...usually they sit still and pose for photos