Lembeh

Arnon, You'll get the full story as soon as I get back and get rid of a back-log, as Todd most certainly did (No, not on the curtains) I'm seeing Pygmies in my sleep. Craig got the same shots from eight feet away, the pygmies never knew he was there even, well until his laser hit their forehead

Herb, better post that fantastic shot of the whip-critter

I think Craig & I arrive at respective homes around the same time, as he's still in Komodo. Hopefully Darren got my slides into Jessops already, so we can both post around the same time too... Maybe let Craig start off eh Todd!

Well my 'Kingfisher' alarm clock woke me up again at 05.50 ready for another day of work with these manta types... Spent yesterday afternoon trying to look like flotsom whilst grabbing some feeding action from a large group.

David took the following shot with his 5050 at the same time.

Just as we arrived back at the dive centre yesterday evening the Island gave birth to 98 baby green turtles. Much too early so I had to stick em in a bowl until the sun went down further. After releasing they headed off into the lagoon to where-ever baby turtles go. Before they left I briefed them about posing well for photographers in the future.

Are we taking bookings yet for next year - Well, Yes!

"The usual Suspects"

Wow!  I really love your Wonderpus shots Stephane.  Of course the pygmeys and the frogfish are nice too...

Now, that's interesting as I just put it there as a sample and think it does not have anything special.

Hoping to see some topsides pix of you clowns soon as well.

I did not do it to avoid lawsuits as I don't have any permissions and do have mostly compromising pictures.

May change my mind later on

Stephane

Wow! I really love your Wonderpus shots Stephane. Of course the pygmeys and the frogfish are nice too...

The macro photography just blows me away. Really incredible!

OK. I see your one and raise you one

Yeehaw!!! Way to go Herb!

Here's another

That's my boy!

Who was it who got the free swimming pygmy? Oh, musta been me

BTW: Those watching in Green Yellow & Black - Enjoy!

I'm still not posting Bob's favoUrite.

Ah, another story behind those two wasn't there Herb? Someone had to go turn a camera on in a hurry after graciously pointing them out. Atta boy all the same. Aquatica...on of switch in the future. Or, me use my brain.

Where is the orange? Some parts of the country can't see the posted pictures. LOL

Ah, another story behind those two wasn't there Herb? Someone had to go turn a camera on in a hurry after graciously pointing them out. Atta boy all the same. Aquatica...on of switch in the future. Or, me use my brain.

Yes. Todd spotted the pair only to realize to his dismay that he didn't turn his camera on and returned to the rainy surface to open his housing. I got in two shots and my camera battery which I thought was fully charged died. Todd probably followed my screem back to pygmies, but by the time he returned they had moved apart.

Where is the orange? Some parts of the country can't see the posted pictures. LOL

I think most of us got that orange frogfish before the toxic slime rained down, so maybe they can see at least one shot! Of course they have to wait for "Orange Frogfish Day"

It's 4am here at Changi airport, I'm admiring your pics and getting real excited about arriving at KBR, which should be in about 9 hours time! Great shots and thanks for posting them. I can't wait to see some of these critters myself. Two whole weeks - heaven!

Stephane, I must say I really enjoy reading your Blog, especially as you've been to many of the places we've also frequented.

Keep up the fantastic work.............. B)

Safe diving,

Andy

And Herb I'd point them out for you anytime again my friend. As was the plan when we started the dive anyway. It was yours to get.

PS no one has mentioned the fact that Mr. Cyber had digital in his hands on some of the dives. With a little practice he will get there. hahahaha LOL

I still want a copy of the batfish with that great model. Or maybe that can be a category later.

Maybe slow down the categories till Craig is back and can join kicking some butt along the way.

I don't think I really mentioned a big thanks to Cyber for a great trip. Not a bad guy either...in the dark! Whose pillow was that he was using again? A great trip can be judged by the number of good friends you make I think. This one definately has some keepers.

And, yes Bob the Plumber arrived and all flows well. Run for your life tonite David!

I got in two shots and my camera battery which I thought was fully charged died.

Cool, I thought I was the only one to do something like this ! This happened to me on the Malawi wreck, I think Gail wondered what happened to me when I literally collapsed of despair over my housing as I was shooting nudibranchs just to have the batteries die...

This was just following a 10-shot-in-a-row frustration where the strobe did not fire !! :angryfire:

Are we taking bookings yet for next year - Well, Yes!

Great shots guys. Definitely inspire critter envy !

Be real interested to hear about your plans for next year :>

cheers

Lndr

Great shots guys. Definitely inspire critter envy !

You ain't seen nothing yet. Just wait until Craig gets home, and Bob has his rolls processed.

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You ain't seen nothing yet.

cool ... can't wait! so you guys saw lots of frogfish & pygmies ... what other speccy stuff?

... did I hear someone mention ghost pipefish ?

... did I hear someone mention ghost pipefish ?

Ghost pipefish ? a few. I don't have all of them taken and not even online but here is one from my blog:

You can look for a few other shots on the other pictures.

... did I hear someone mention ghost pipefish ?

Only maybe a hundred or so in various shades and disguises...

Only maybe a hundred or so in various shades and disguises...

OK, so now I'm definitely green

I was in the Solomon Islands in September and didn't see a single one!

[On my first trip there saw a pair of leaf ghost pipefish, and an ornate ... but that was before i had a camera ]