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This little chap was lying on the bottom of sand around 5m. It looked like a leaf waving around, but became alerted to me and stood proud with the hooded area over front of eyes. We failed to find it in fish books, anyone know if it is a velvet fish?
By Maria Machin
posted Monday, May 16, 2011
17 votes

This curious fellow was found on The Boonsung Wreck.
By Maria Machin
posted Tuesday, May 10, 2011
15 votes

Parrot Fish in its protective bubble. Night dive Marsa Alam Shagra North Reef. Nano Focus light.
By Maria Machin
posted Friday, May 6, 2011
13 votes

Thought this nudi was rather splendid, unsure as to its name. Must get my book out.
By Maria Machin
posted Sunday, May 8, 2011
13 votes

A snorkelling delight, morning on Shagra Reef.
By Maria Machin
posted Saturday, May 14, 2011
13 votes

KOH TACHAI PINNACLE, 30m very shy seahorse
By Maria Machin
posted Thursday, May 5, 2011
12 votes

These little fish just wont keep still!
By Maria Machin
posted Sunday, May 8, 2011
11 votes

Richileui Rock, there were a pair of these splendid fellows in a crevice at around 30m.
By Maria Machin
posted Wednesday, May 11, 2011
11 votes

Soft as a feather, Night shot on North Reef Marsa Shagra
By Maria Machin
posted Thursday, May 12, 2011
11 votes

Walking the Line. Amazing what you can do in water. Mid Morning at Nakari.
By Maria Machin
posted Saturday, May 14, 2011
9 votes
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17 Entries Found
This shot was taken on the house reef at the Sheraton Hot... by Maria Machin
This shot was taken on the house reef at the Sheraton Hotel Nabq Bay, in December 2013. Due to our dive holidays lack of big stuff , we set a challenge to get a perfect Lion Fish shot. This was taken with natural light, on a Canon G15.
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date posted posted: Wednesday, February 12, 2014
date posted category: Wide Angle - Natural Light (no strobe)
date posted location: Red Sea Egypt
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This little chap was lying on the bottom of sand around 5... by Maria Machin
This little chap was lying on the bottom of sand around 5m. It looked like a leaf waving around, but became alerted to me and stood proud with the hooded area over front of eyes. We failed to find it in fish books, anyone know if it is a velvet fish?
17 Votes
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date posted posted: Monday, May 16, 2011
date posted category: Wide Angle - Natural Light (no strobe)
date posted location: Red Sea Egypt
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Walking the Line. Amazing what you can do in water. Mid M... by Maria Machin
Walking the Line. Amazing what you can do in water. Mid Morning at Nakari.
9 Votes
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date posted posted: Saturday, May 14, 2011
date posted category: Wide Angle - Natural Light (no strobe)
date posted location: Red Sea Egypt
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A snorkelling delight, morning on Shagra Reef. by Maria Machin
A snorkelling delight, morning on Shagra Reef.
13 Votes
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date posted posted: Saturday, May 14, 2011
date posted category: Wide Angle - Natural Light (no strobe)
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Soft as a feather, Night shot on North Reef Marsa Shagra by Maria Machin
Soft as a feather, Night shot on North Reef Marsa Shagra
11 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, May 12, 2011
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Red Sea Egypt
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Richileui Rock, there were a pair of these splendid fello... by Maria Machin
Richileui Rock, there were a pair of these splendid fellows in a crevice at around 30m.
11 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, May 11, 2011
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Andaman Sea Thailand
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Richileui Rock, there were a pair of these splendid fello... by Maria Machin
Richileui Rock, there were a pair of these splendid fellows in a crevice at around 30m.
1 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, May 11, 2011
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Andaman Sea Thailand
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This curious fellow was found on The Boonsung Wreck. by Maria Machin
This curious fellow was found on The Boonsung Wreck.
15 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, May 10, 2011
date posted category: Macro - swimming
date posted location: Andaman Sea Thailand
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Do you like my new Mohician? real trendy out here man! by Maria Machin
Do you like my new Mohician? real trendy out here man!
4 Votes
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date posted posted: Monday, May 9, 2011
date posted category: Wide Angle - Natural Light (no strobe)
date posted location: Andaman Sea Thailand
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Glorious Manta, Koh Bon by Maria Machin
Glorious Manta, Koh Bon
8 Votes
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date posted posted: Monday, May 9, 2011
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These little fish just wont keep still! by Maria Machin
These little fish just wont keep still!
11 Votes
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date posted posted: Sunday, May 8, 2011
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Andaman Sea Thailand
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Thought this nudi was rather splendid, unsure as to its n... by Maria Machin
Thought this nudi was rather splendid, unsure as to its name. Must get my book out.
13 Votes
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date posted posted: Sunday, May 8, 2011
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
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Found this fellow, on night dive North Reef Marsa Shagra.... by Maria Machin
Found this fellow, on night dive North Reef Marsa Shagra. Masked Puffer.
6 Votes
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date posted posted: Saturday, May 7, 2011
date posted category: Macro - swimming
date posted location: Red Sea Thailand
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Parrot Fish in its protective bubble. Night dive Marsa Al... by Maria Machin
Parrot Fish in its protective bubble. Night dive Marsa Alam Shagra North Reef. Nano Focus light.
13 Votes
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date posted posted: Friday, May 6, 2011
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Red Sea Egypt
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Banded Shrimp at Koh Bon Similans by Maria Machin
Banded Shrimp at Koh Bon Similans
6 Votes
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date posted posted: Friday, May 6, 2011
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Andaman Sea Thailand
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KOH TACHAI PINNACLE, 30m very shy seahorse by Maria Machin
KOH TACHAI PINNACLE, 30m very shy seahorse
12 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, May 5, 2011
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
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Fuji F100, Scribbled File Fish on Koh Tachai Similans, si... by Maria Machin
Fuji F100, Scribbled File Fish on Koh Tachai Similans, site was a mass od jelly fish like soup, this fellow enjoying eating one.
4 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, May 5, 2011
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