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Coconut Octopus in Anilao, Philippines
Troporobo replied to Valerie Wrede's topic in Photo / Video Showcase and Critique
Agreed, an excellent sequence! -
Given the original question, I’d hate to give up RAW files, especially if shooting without lights. I’d suggest a compact and one good light, either small strobe or reasonably powerful continuous light depending on use case. I’d probably choose the Olympus TG7 for its excellent zoom and macro lens.
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Upcoming Scubalamp-SUPE Mini Strobe
Troporobo replied to Davide DB's topic in Lights, Strobes, and Lighting Technique
That looks potentially like a replacement for the Inon S2000 for macro work. I really liked them for getting into tight spots and still regret selling my pair -
Easter 2025 will be on April 20. If you’ll be there the week on either side, but especially the week before, it will be very busy. I’d recommend talking to the resort about arranging a private banca and guide rather than a group boat, if possible.
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It’s possible, as Whiskeyjack notes, but there’s not much point as there are not better places to stay nearby, and the cheaper places could just as easily arrange diving. Doing so only makes sense as a day trip from Manila, if you can endure the traffic both ways in one day!
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Asked and answered here: Philippines advice
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You probably already know this, but just in case, Solomon and Carol at Nautilus are CCR divers and know what’s possible.
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Nice article Dave! I’ve never been tempted to go CCR, mainly because I don’t love the added complexity in general and (perceived?) difficulty when traveling, but you make a great case for the advantages it brings to photographers. I will say that an extra 45 minutes of cold darkness at 90 feet in the Sound does not immediately jump to mind as an advantage for me!
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Child of hairy shrimp and orang utan crab? (Philippines)
Troporobo replied to Fabian's topic in Critter Identification
I’ve seen that first one around Anilao quite a lot and always assumed it was just a skinny example of an orangutan crab. Undernourished perhaps! Good to know it’s a different species. -
Great work! Thanks for sharing.
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When to replace AA batteries
Troporobo replied to Hiloboy's topic in Lights, Strobes, and Lighting Technique
I have Eneloop AAs that are over 10 years old and used at least monthly. As long as they last for 2 dives, and they do so easily, I see no reason to replace them. -
The BBC’s iPlayer requires registration and confirmation of a UK television license (ok, sure 🙄). I’m able to watch with NordVPN set to the UK.
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I always found it interesting and puzzling that certain nudis - nembrotha in particular - could be abundant at predictable sites one year then vanish the next. N. chamberlaini were always everywhere, N. kubaryana seemed to come and go with the seasons, and N. milleri disappeared completely for several years. Where do they go? It’s not like the slugs are migratory is it?
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Thanks a lot for the explanations, it’s clear now. This does look very promising!
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The best guarantee that you’ll encounter a manta or whale shark is to set up for macro! Your dive buddies will thank you. 😅
