...attempts to capture the scenes of life's journey.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Monday, January 30, 2006
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Friday, January 27, 2006
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Banded Coral Shrimp...
A cleaner shrimp, the Banded Coral Shrimp advertises it's services on the reef. Fish, large and small will use the cleaner shrimp to rid themselves of food debris and parasites in a form of marine flossing. Fish will remain very still with gills flared during the cleaning. The banded Coral shrimp, although only about an inch and a half in length, is easy to spot. The long whisker-like antenae and the red bans are readily visible to divers.
A cleaner shrimp, the Banded Coral Shrimp advertises it's services on the reef. Fish, large and small will use the cleaner shrimp to rid themselves of food debris and parasites in a form of marine flossing. Fish will remain very still with gills flared during the cleaning. The banded Coral shrimp, although only about an inch and a half in length, is easy to spot. The long whisker-like antenae and the red bans are readily visible to divers.
Monday, January 23, 2006
Caribbean Mantis Shrimp...
What is that?...After years of diving I saw, for the first time, alarm on the dive master's face. This is a shot of a Mantis Shrimp in it's sand burrow. Having never seen one before I was unaware that they are aggressive with a nasty temperament and that they are capable of inflicting serious injury. "Split Thumb" is a hazard to divers who get too close as this animal uses it's hammer like claws with incredible speed and force. In captivity some species can break aquarium glass. Caribbean Mantis Shrimp (Stomatopod are not true "shrimp") can grow to 40 cm and have the power to cut a finger or toe deep to the bone. For video clips of this character in action click here for "OceanFootage".
What is that?...After years of diving I saw, for the first time, alarm on the dive master's face. This is a shot of a Mantis Shrimp in it's sand burrow. Having never seen one before I was unaware that they are aggressive with a nasty temperament and that they are capable of inflicting serious injury. "Split Thumb" is a hazard to divers who get too close as this animal uses it's hammer like claws with incredible speed and force. In captivity some species can break aquarium glass. Caribbean Mantis Shrimp (Stomatopod are not true "shrimp") can grow to 40 cm and have the power to cut a finger or toe deep to the bone. For video clips of this character in action click here for "OceanFootage".
Getting the Shot....
I am learning that underwater photography requires patience, perseverance and occasionally pursuit. This effort was an attempt to capture a large balloonfish as it swam away.
I am learning that underwater photography requires patience, perseverance and occasionally pursuit. This effort was an attempt to capture a large balloonfish as it swam away.
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Bonaire Surf...
The force of the Caribbean sea is evident at Boka Chikiti on Bonaire's Northwest corner. Unlike the diver friendly leeward side of the island, Bonaire's other shoreline has a much more treacherous beauty. This photo was taken inside the National Park.
The force of the Caribbean sea is evident at Boka Chikiti on Bonaire's Northwest corner. Unlike the diver friendly leeward side of the island, Bonaire's other shoreline has a much more treacherous beauty. This photo was taken inside the National Park.
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Bonaire's wild donkeys...
Donkey decendants from Bonaire's argicultural past have become free and wild animals. The Donkey Sanctuary in Bonaire has been rescuing this population from explotation and starvation.
Donkey decendants from Bonaire's argicultural past have become free and wild animals. The Donkey Sanctuary in Bonaire has been rescuing this population from explotation and starvation.
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Monday, January 16, 2006
Bonaire Slave Huts...
Prior to the invention of SCUBA, Bonaire's main industry was the production of sea salt. In the dark days of slavery men and women were forced to work as saltrakers in the salt evaporation pans of Bonaire's south shore. During the "harvest season" slaves were housed in these structures along the south beach after a long march from the town of Rincon. Today these structures are restored and maintained by the local parks department. The slave huts are a "must see" destination for all tourists to the island.
Prior to the invention of SCUBA, Bonaire's main industry was the production of sea salt. In the dark days of slavery men and women were forced to work as saltrakers in the salt evaporation pans of Bonaire's south shore. During the "harvest season" slaves were housed in these structures along the south beach after a long march from the town of Rincon. Today these structures are restored and maintained by the local parks department. The slave huts are a "must see" destination for all tourists to the island.
Slave hut with a view...
The Slave huts of Bonaire have become an icon of sorts. These buildings have been carefully restored and are now a common tourist stop on island tours. This particular tourist has been "framed".
The Slave huts of Bonaire have become an icon of sorts. These buildings have been carefully restored and are now a common tourist stop on island tours. This particular tourist has been "framed".
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Saturday, January 14, 2006
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