Thanks for taking the time to put together a trip report. As you know, it helps the rest of us get through to our next dive trip !
I have never taken an underwater picture with my own camera. When I start to get bored with "just diving" then I will focus (ha, ha) on taking pictures. I would think that getting great shots like you did (especially the anemone shrimp) would take a long time and / or require a great many shots and choosing the best ones to post.
It is difficult enough for me to get with a group that will stop around a coral head enough to really explore it, much less take the time required to get such excellent shots. Were you with a group willling to spend the time or just good / lucky, or both ? : )
P.S. Greetings from the Southern Applachian near Boone.
Perhaps you've just never been on the boat with other photogs before Pedro, Arturo and Blanca all go very slow and will slow down even more when there are photographers on board. In fact, I've never dove with a divemaster slower than Arturo...haha! See you and Ash very soon! I'm looking forward to it If you want, I'll take you on a dedicated photo dive when you're here...I have an extra Oly 5050 laying around I suppose you could use