Raja Ampat & Lembeh Straits

I upgraded from my D70 to a D300 in Nov 2007. My SUBAL housing arrived on 17 March 2008 (the week before my trip) and after a few test shots it was all systems go. This was my 2nd trip to Lembeh but my first time to Raja Ampat and I was well impressed.

Lembeh Strait

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And Raja Ampat

Warning: Diving a reef in Raja Ampat can lead to sensory overload. Having done a week of macro in Lembeh I chose to only shoot WA in Raja Ampat, but the macro opportunities there were limitless. You could dive along the same reef 4 dives in a row, and have 1 WA, 1 fish portraits, 1 reef scenes and 1 macro and all the dives/photos would be stunning.

Thanks!

Nice shots: the harlequins are my favourite.

I'm planning to visit both Lembeh and Raja Ampat next year; is it safe? Will I ever want to dive in the English Channel again?

Tim

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great photos you have here, I like the mantis with eggs the most

Jean

Love all the shots.

But especially the pair of Harlequin and Wide Angle under the pier.

Cheers

jeff

I really like the Wide angle shot of the house on stilts..do you mind sharing the settings for your pix.

I'm still a rookie/newbie and every bit of info helps. All of your pictures are fantastic, I'd love to see more.

Thanks for posting them.

Cheers

ed

Lovely collection of species here. Nice modelling by your dive buddy too.