Ningaloo - what? a different lens?

[alcina]

Yes, I missed my macro, but I'm glad I forced myself to get out and play with something different. That dome port is huge! LOL I'm just a tad rusty with wide angle, though hehehe

As always, enjoy...sorry for so many images but I had some time this morning!

For those who haven't seen a froggie/anglerfish in situ before, this is what you're looking for as you swim along...just some ol lump of nothing much

Canon 40D, Sigma 17-70 @23mm, Subal housing & port, Inon strobes

Then you can squiggle down into a hole to try to get a somewhat recognizable shot

Canon 40D, Sigma 17-70 @30mm, Subal housing & port, Inon strobes

The baitfish were still abundant, but not as thick at they were Tuesday - all the cod look like they've just finished a marathon session at a $1.99 buffet. Here's two divers swimming over me

Canon 40D, Sigma 17-70 @17mm, Subal housing & port, Inon strobes

The parrotfish were munching away happily

Canon 40D, Sigma 17-70 @21mm, Subal housing & port, Inon strobes

This big guy had a bunch of friends and they were plowing through the remaining baitfish

Canon 40D, Sigma 17-70 @21mm, Subal housing & port, Inon strobes

Me, coz I'm a geek and just wanted to see what would happen, and then I got distracted and didn't bother to take another with the strobes positioned properly

Canon 40D, Sigma 17-70 @23mm, Subal housing & port, Inon strobes

Dive site - Blizzard Ridge 14m; Lighthouse Bay, Exmouth, Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia

Some fish and a diver

Canon 40D, Sigma 17-70 @17mm, Subal housing & port, Inon strobes

White tip reef shark cruising around, looking for a place to snooze

Canon 40D, Sigma 17-70 @28mm, Subal housing & port, Inon strobes

This huge tuskfish was laying on the sand, rocking in the surge, kicking up sand and getting a good clean. He was totally unconcerned with divers, but I zoomed my lens to make sure I stayed out of his space as much as possible, just in case.

Canon 40D, Sigma 17-70 @70mm, Subal housing & port, Inon strobes

These little boogers hide so well!

Canon 40D, Sigma 17-70 @17mm, Subal housing & port, Inon strobes

And, of course, I found a nudibranch that I never see when I have a macro lens on...only when I have this lens! But this lens is nice and sharp, so I just shot with the aim to crop it down and it worked just fine.
Notodoris citrina

Canon 40D, Sigma 17-70 @70mm, Subal housing & port, Inon strobes

Dive site - Gulliver's 14.7m; Lighthouse Bay, Exmouth, Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia

 

[Hammerhead]

Me, coz I'm a geek and just wanted to see what would happen, and then I got distracted and didn't bother to take another with the strobes positioned properly

Canon 40D, Sigma 17-70 @23mm, Subal housing & port, Inon strobes

Why are you eating a shower head?

 

[Rickg]

Yes, I missed my macro, but I'm glad I forced myself to get out and play with something different. That dome port is huge! LOL I'm just a tad rusty with wide angle, though hehehe

Me, coz I'm a geek and just wanted to see what would happen, and then I got distracted and didn't bother to take another with the strobes positioned properly

Canon 40D, Sigma 17-70 @23mm, Subal housing & port, Inon strobes

Alcina,

I thought models were supposed to where clear masks???? Great pics you got there. If this is rusty - I can't wait see see some pics when you are "on our game".

 

[Diver Dennis]

Very nice stuff alcina. You should shoot WA more often!

 

[alcina]

Thanks, Rick & Dennis

I might go play with more today...haven't decided yet.

The crickets in here kinda sum up WA for me, too ROFL

 

[sarita75]

GORGEOUS! But you should have asked for your $$ back with such bad viz I mean, those baitfish are "totally" (to be Californian) in your way!

 

[Adriaan557]

Very nice photos indeed!

 

[Larry C]

Nice stuff, Kristin. I like the self-portrait, the fish and diver shot and the WA macro of the Tuskfish best.

 

[ce4jesus]

Why are you eating a shower head?

Very funny.

Nice shots Kristin. 17-70 seems very versatile...what are your thoughts on the lens?

 

[alcina]

Thanks, Everyone! I have tons more WA coming up if I can find some time to get things processed!

Nice shots Kristin. 17-70 seems very versatile...what are your thoughts on the lens?

I really like it and think it is a great asset to your underwater set up.