Glow

Witch Doctor — Barney’s Reef, Fathers Reef, Papua New Guinea
A barrel sponge festooned with dozens of colorful crinoids. Taking a hard upward angle allowed me to capture a small sliver of the reefs fish population.

First trip to PNG, I suspect not my last. The trip redefined unspoiled and diverse life. Abounding fish populations added to the wonder. Tried a number of occasions to convince myself to switch to my 100mm but the wide-angle was just too good!
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The day I sobbed underwater. Such a magical experience with these guys that day

Silver

Hungry Whale shark

DUO

Green dragon shrimp

Sometimes I find myself looking for the extraordinary when I am taken back by the simplistic. This image captures the latter in a small grouping of a barrel sponge, crinoids and anemone which collectively endow a variety of texture, shape and color.

Red whip coral lending a strong contrast to the blue water column has always been a favorite.
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Coral Castle — Tufi, Papua New Guinea. The shear size and spectacular intricacy of this coral stand as indeed a site to behold. It was a reminder why we all pursue diving with such passion.

Ugly Duckling

The pier

Reef scene in Milne bay Papua New Guinea

Kimbe Bay, PNG. Walls and Coral Fields... a Diver's Paradise.

Dragon shrimp (Miropandalus hardingi)

Denise pgymy

Japanese Zero Fighter from WW2 in Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A diver explores the the pristine reefs around Papua New Guinea

Fire dartfish

Getting the works

Merlot's Scorpoinfish

Long Nose Hawkfish Image cropped.

sgolden time, sunset in Lissenung island

"The Passage" A journey through the most beautiful underwater passages - Conflict Islands, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea.

Coleman shrimp

The eyes
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