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That's great, thanks Greg. I didn't really pay much attention to the depth but think we were 20-30 fsw; I was just playing with the new strobe and actually didn't realize the "hair" until I got the photo home.

This was the first use of the new strobe and focus light. I think I need to spend more time getting used to the bulk.

Found this yesterday at the Muk t-dock. I looked through my few books and didn't see it. I've never seen a hairy hermit crab before?

This video answers fishstiq's "thousand words" question. Awesome

You're welcome oregondiver. I posted a pm to you the other day but thought I could let others know as well: There was some concern of these little bundles of warmth reacted poorly to saltwater (in case of leaks). Not so with the little hand warmers I used - one fell out when Larry was getting out of...

Well done people! I would have loved to be there to see this one but will definitely be at the City Council meeting (wearing the updating look of the green NWDC shirt- Thanks Pez and Calvin. I'm with you John, "HOW FRICKING COOL IS THAT". Good job to everyone who spoke, both at the Council...

John, will you have enough people showing for the Thursday meeting? I have an earlier appointment but could try to get there if you don't think there will be enough. I think the number of divers spoke volumns at the City Council.

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. And thanks to everyone who made this gig possible, including Calvin who supplied the "goods"!

Wouldn't that be a site. That winning shot might make the cover of NW Dive News.

Thanks John.
It was really fun trying to guess who's who from their posts.
Wet on land is just not the same as wet under the surface, but luckily the sun shone upon us on Sunday and made for a much warmer day.

Fun weekend.

Thanks Penelope for taking care of the details on Saturday and thanks Pez for bringing the shirts and sways, thanks lowercasebob for the incredible BBQ setup and all the cooking both Sat and Sun, and a special thanks to Dusty2 for more information on how to find the elusive lumpsuckers. I now can jo...

I love duct tape

Thanks for your questions nwbrewer. I know so little about the subject that I don't even know the right questions for ask. This helps alot. Thanks to you too dusty for sharing about your new toy. I've got to sit down and talk more to Jack so that he can help put together "just the right package...

No worries Dusty. But do let me know how your new strobe works out?

Thanks for all the help.

The strobe you (and Jack also) recommended is $600.00 - That's more than the camera and housing cost total. It'll work on an upgrade so may just go forth. Take take $$ with you.

Thanks to all

Dusty, when are your new strobes due in? I'd like to see if Larry and I can meet up with you to check them out and do a dive? We met you at Redondo once and I see that you post reports from there quite often so if you're available on a weekend I'd sure like to see what you've got. I need to get some...

but you have experience on your side.

I loved my little Z1000 but like I said, this one needs more operator input and this operator isn't providing it! I'll get it one of these days.

I agree with all yours suggestions and will need to go back to the basics of photography. I think that I'll look into the strobes though because I don't want to do another tropical vacation (in May) without a little better setup. My husband is convinced that I need the new Canon but I think I'll do ...

I have so much to learn. So much for the ps cameras; even they need operator attention. I agree with you nwbrewer, it's been a wonderful run with the little camera you can stuff in a pocket or giant stride with. I guess if I want consistancy, I need to (1) learn to use the camera with its settings a...

That's it! I always have the flash on "Auto". This learning curve sure is tough. And beautiful pic of the frogfish too!

Thanks so much for all the help from everyone. I really appreciate help from you all; I've seen the photos you've produced and stand in awe. I'll check this local store out; sounds like he's got it all. It seems that I need more help than I originally thought?? Would you recommend an underwater phot...

Wow, you're a wealth of information. Thanks so much. I'll check them out and let you know. You've got some great pictures; do you mind if I ask what you use?

I figured that I'd have to pony up and get a better model than the Sealife so am ok that it has a new home. Is there one you would recommend, or better yet, recommend against?

What's funny is that I just sold my Sealife camera and strobe a month ago; before I realized the problem might be the strobe. Thanks for all the help on this. It looks like I need to do a little research on Ikelite and Sea & Sea. I originally bought the Z1200 for it's size and thinking that it d...

So, with all that said, and thanks so much; do either of you have any recommendations for strobes? Bob, I thought some time back I remember you saying on a thread that you were shooting with a Z1200. You've got some incredible pictures, and if I could shoot half that well, I'd be darn happy with my ...

But back to the question; why are they blue??? I've played with the white balance and had some luck but the colors still weren't really good.