Palau Pics

[mjh]

Thanks all, Palau is well worth the money and time. I think a live aboard is the best option. Will get a trip report posted next. I need to edit some video for the slide show, maybe another week or so.

 

[ippy01]

Wonderful pictures -- thank you for sharing!

 

[Fastmarc]

Nice... very nice.

 

[AndyT]

Great stuff !!!!

I forget - which camera/lens are you using, especially for the Manta shots.
Also what was the viz ? (for the Mantas)

 

[mjh]

Great stuff !!!!

I forget - which camera/lens are you using, especially for the Manta shots.
Also what was the viz ? (for the Mantas)

I am using a Nikon D200 in a Aquatica housing and using the 17-55mm for the Manta shots. We saw them twice in German Channel feeding; viz was about 50-60 feet but there was a lot of plankton in the water, so it is good news bad news. If I had it to do again I would try the magic filter and try to shoot natural light. The 12-24 would have worked also.

Viz on the trip really ranged from spot to spot, but in general it was very good 60-90 feet.

 

[Crawl79]

Never been there but i think Liveaboard and Palau are two words that go just go together. Very nice pics!!!

 

[AndyT]

I am using a Nikon D200 in a Aquatica housing and using the 17-55mm for the Manta shots. We saw them twice in German Channel feeding; viz was about 50-60 feet but there was a lot of plankton in the water, so it is good news bad news. If I had it to do again I would try the magic filter and try to shoot natural light. The 12-24 would have worked also.

Viz on the trip really ranged from spot to spot, but in general it was very good 60-90 feet.

Thanks for the info - I'm off to Mozambique for Mantas and Whalesharks, was debating the use of strobes in the conditions you find these animals. Expecting 50 to 60 foot viz max.

 

[sonic_nc]

Awesome shots! Love the tangs!

 

[Cacia]

beautiful!

 

[mjh]

ANDYT,

Were are you going on Moz? We are going in September, mainly land, but doing 4-5 days diving in the Bazaruto Archipelago. Will be very interested in hearing about your trip.

A couple more from Palau