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David Valencia

I am from United States
Member since: Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Dave Valencia is a dive instructor and marine biologist. He travels the world guiding dives and documenting the beautiful places that he has the good fortune to experience. It is his hope that his images may inspire people to learn more and experience the wonders of the ocean themselves. He uses a Canon 5D Mark III with Ikelite housing.
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My Portfolio

rare squadron Giant Pacific Manta Rays. These giants measure 18 ft. wingtip wingtip. This special day mantas were chasing each playful frenzy. Rays ft frenzy
Best Safety Stop ever Momma Baby humpback Whales rest motionless front divers. divers
This Giant Pacific Electric Ray who takes swim above lens giving nice perspective underneath ray.
Giant Pacific Manta Mexico. Mexico
Silky shark very early morning. water warms around Mexicos Revillagigedos sharks become more prevalent. morning prevalent
floating board creates some open water refuge these juvenile jacks. Silky Sharks Yellowfin Tuna Dolphins attacked this baitball. jacks baitball

My Contest Stats

I have 90 entries in the photo contest
Latest Entries...
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entered Thursday, December 18, 2014		click to go to the contest
entered Friday, December 5, 2014		click to go to the contest
entered Monday, December 1, 2014


CategoryNumber of EntriesTotal votesAverage votes
Freshwater22110
Macro - not swimming22512
Macro - Nudibranchia11818
Macro - swimming37324
Over/Under (shots half topside, half U/W)58917
Sharks2142920
Topside (above water but marine related)23718
Wide Angle - Close Focus45914
Wide Angle - Divers2033016
Wide Angle - Marine Life2237116
Wide Angle - Natural Light (no strobe)711015
Wide Angle - Wrecks11818
totals 90158017
Seas I have divedNumber of EntriesTotal votesAverage votes
unspecified22110
Atlantic815619
Atlantic (North American coastal)11919
Caribbean Sea23316
Pacific76133017
Sea Of Cortés /Gulf of California12121
totals 90158017
Countries I have visitedNumber of EntriesTotal votesAverage votes
Bahamas1120818
Ecuador510921
Mexico74126317
totals 90158017

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