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Peoples' Vote



By Chase Darnell
posted Sunday, June 15, 2014
29 votes


By Chase Darnell
posted Tuesday, September 8, 2015
29 votes


By Chase Darnell
posted Tuesday, September 30, 2014
26 votes


By Chase Darnell
posted Monday, October 5, 2015
25 votes


By Chase Darnell
posted Wednesday, October 1, 2014
24 votes

A super clear day at Starfish Point.
By Chase Darnell
posted Friday, September 4, 2015
24 votes

Diver observing a Hawksbill eat from the blue! North Wall, Grand Cayman
By Chase Darnell
posted Wednesday, July 30, 2014
23 votes


By Chase Darnell
posted Friday, December 16, 2016
23 votes

The right place at the right time is all that can be said about this photo!
By Chase Darnell
posted Tuesday, June 24, 2014
22 votes


By Chase Darnell
posted Thursday, August 28, 2014
22 votes
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"Clarity" Some days the visibility here in Cayman really... by Chase Darnell
"Clarity"
Some days the visibility here in Cayman really makes you sit back and enjoy.
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date posted posted: Thursday, August 20, 2015
date posted category: Wide Angle - Divers
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"Jelly Fun" Having some fun with this Upside Down Jelly ... by Chase Darnell
"Jelly Fun"
Having some fun with this Upside Down Jelly at Starfish Point.
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12 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, August 20, 2015
date posted category: Over/Under (shots half topside, half U/W)
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"The Pace" A diver keeps pace with an Eagle Ray to grap ... by Chase Darnell
"The Pace"
A diver keeps pace with an Eagle Ray to grap the perfect shot.
4 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, August 18, 2015
date posted category: Wide Angle - Divers
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"Dive Bomb" We watched this Turtle surface, then headed ... by Chase Darnell
"Dive Bomb"
We watched this Turtle surface, then headed into a swim through. As soon as I exited I looked up to find him heading straight for me. I quickly adjusted settings and pulled the shutter.
6 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, August 18, 2015
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"Slumber" A resting Southern Stingray almost completely ... by Chase Darnell
"Slumber"
A resting Southern Stingray almost completely covered with sand.
15 Votes
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date posted posted: Friday, August 14, 2015
date posted category: Wide Angle - Divers
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"View from the Bottom" The Wall on this site has so much... by Chase Darnell
"View from the Bottom"
The Wall on this site has so much life. Massive sponges and sea fans all full, healthy, and colorful.
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12 Votes
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date posted posted: Friday, August 14, 2015
date posted category: Wide Angle - Divers
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"Dive" Turtle on a mission. by Chase Darnell
"Dive"
Turtle on a mission.
4 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2015
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"Light Show" Safety stop greatness to finish off the dive. by Chase Darnell
"Light Show"
Safety stop greatness to finish off the dive.
10 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2015
date posted category: Wide Angle - Natural Light (no strobe)
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"The Hallway" Schoolmaster Snapper leading the way throu... by Chase Darnell
"The Hallway"
Schoolmaster Snapper leading the way through a large swim through.
5 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2015
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"Those Days" One of those times where everything comes t... by Chase Darnell
"Those Days"
One of those times where everything comes together. The weather, the subject, the ambient light, and all this equals an awesome memory and an awesome image.
7 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2015
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"Sand Storm" A Stingray explodes from his resting place ... by Chase Darnell
"Sand Storm"
A Stingray explodes from his resting place and throws up a lot of sand.
11 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, July 22, 2015
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"I'm Out" A Stingray is disturbed from his nap just out... by Chase Darnell
"I'm Out"
A Stingray is disturbed from his nap just out side of Sandbar Cut at Romaine Reef.
9 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, July 22, 2015
date posted category: Wide Angle - Divers
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"Sunny Daze" A school of Blue Tang cruise under the boat. by Chase Darnell
"Sunny Daze"
A school of Blue Tang cruise under the boat.
10 Votes
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date posted posted: Sunday, July 19, 2015
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"Follow the Leader" A School of Blue Tang flying in for... by Chase Darnell
"Follow the Leader"
A School of Blue Tang flying in formation.
3 Votes
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date posted posted: Sunday, July 19, 2015
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"Stare Down" Portrait of an Octopus during the day. We ... by Chase Darnell
"Stare Down"
Portrait of an Octopus during the day. We found this guy feeding on a conch on a morning dive in Little Cayman.
7 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2015
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"Groovin" This Cleaning Gobe found of colorful groove to... by Chase Darnell
"Groovin"
This Cleaning Gobe found of colorful groove to hang out in.
5 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2015
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"Sunbow" A Sun Halo wraps around the sun. by Chase Darnell
"Sunbow"
A Sun Halo wraps around the sun.
8 Votes
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date posted posted: Monday, July 13, 2015
date posted category: Over/Under (shots half topside, half U/W)
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"Halo" A Sun Halo appeared above the boat while we snork... by Chase Darnell
"Halo"
A Sun Halo appeared above the boat while we snorkeling at the barrier reef.
12 Votes
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date posted posted: Monday, July 13, 2015
date posted category: Over/Under (shots half topside, half U/W)
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"All Business" This small reef fish sure does have a pe... by Chase Darnell
"All Business"
This small reef fish sure does have a personality.
11 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, June 18, 2015
date posted category: Macro - swimming
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"Blue Beauty" This Filefish's color was amazing. After s... by Chase Darnell
"Blue Beauty"
This Filefish's color was amazing. After spending some time gaining it's trust I was able to get a detailed portrait highlighting his blue lines on his face.
9 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, June 18, 2015
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"Sunny Eye's" A close-up of a Seahorse. by Chase Darnell
"Sunny Eye's"
A close-up of a Seahorse.
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date posted posted: Thursday, June 11, 2015
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"Fish Life" There is a certain ridge on the dive site B... by Chase Darnell
"Fish Life"
There is a certain ridge on the dive site Big Tunnels that boasts some of the best juvenile fish life on the island.
12 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, June 11, 2015
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
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"Going Down" As the sun sets, the sky comes to life with... by Chase Darnell
"Going Down"
As the sun sets, the sky comes to life with color.
3 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2015
date posted category: Over/Under (shots half topside, half U/W)
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"Showtime" Manta's are a rare sighting here in Cayman. W... by Chase Darnell
"Showtime"
Manta's are a rare sighting here in Cayman. We were greeted by this fairly large Manta this spring. I didn't have to swim much as he literally came straight at me, and then right over my head.
7 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2015
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"Green Snow" A Sponge spawning on the edge of the wall. by Chase Darnell
"Green Snow"
A Sponge spawning on the edge of the wall.
6 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, June 9, 2015
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"Spring Cleaning" This Yellow-head Jawfish let me watch ... by Chase Darnell
"Spring Cleaning"
This Yellow-head Jawfish let me watch him dig out his whole for about 20 minutes.
9 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, June 9, 2015
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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"Lunary Shark" Caribbean Reef Shark cruising the sand i... by Chase Darnell
"Lunary Shark"
Caribbean Reef Shark cruising the sand in the shallows.
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11 Votes
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date posted posted: Friday, June 5, 2015
date posted category: Wide Angle - Natural Light (no strobe)
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
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