JT hit 100 dives! (NSFW???)

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JT hit 100 dives! (NSFW???)

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Howdy Folks!

ScubaJess, DerekCS, StphnMartin, DiverNick93, and I joined theonly_JT today for JT's 100 dive, at Keystone! :partydance: :eric: :calvin: :joshsmith: :taco: :notworthy: :eek: :bday:

We were a little nervous of wind in the morning, but it all turned out fine with a slightly late start.

Of course, we had a detour to Pickles Deli before the final stetch up the island... yum!!! :burntchef: :partydance: :rofl:

We arrived at the site to find a relatively empty parking lot. But Jan was there, along with several others we know. :grouphug:

It was Nick and JT's first jaunt to Keystone, so we had a briefing and off we went! First dive, the Jetty... second dive, the pilings. A great time was had by all! :partydance: :calvin:

We celebrated the successful completion of dive 100 for JT with some cupcakes up at the beach. Sorry, no nudity involved :bootyshake: :eek:

Here were some of the snaps! Such a fun day!!! :partydance: :eric:
Life along the jetty.  I only saw 3 rockfish today.  What happened?
Life along the jetty. I only saw 3 rockfish today. What happened?
This kelp crab was attacking my camera, with ScubaJess in the background
This kelp crab was attacking my camera, with ScubaJess in the background
Perch out at the end of the pilings
Perch out at the end of the pilings
Blood stars, munching on the reef
Blood stars, munching on the reef
Tubeworms and sponge-covered barnacles
Tubeworms and sponge-covered barnacles
Sunshine under the dock
Sunshine under the dock
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Holy Spock!! Those are fantastic snaps YE! :popcorn: :taco: :joshsmith: :eric: :notworthy: It was so much fun diving & eating with you guys today! :pirate: :partyman: :burntchef: :partydance:

Congrats to JT! So glad you picked Keystone for dive 100! :supz: :taco: :partydance:

Here are some topside shots since my cameras at the spa.

I hope you all have a fun weekend!

P.S. So glad I survived the crazy kelp crab encounter! He really wanted to attach to the camera!
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Congrats on 100 JT! Nothing like triple chocolate cupcakes and a trip to Keystone to celebrate:)
Congrats on 100 JT! Nothing like triple chocolate cupcakes and a trip to Keystone to celebrate:)
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So beautiful!!! Above & Below!
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The Man, The Myth, The Legend! I just love you Jan! :)
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Always a good idea to tip at Pickles Deli
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My 2nd favorite island
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It was good to see you guys again. I am glad Whidbey is treating you well :luv:

YE you got the wide angle mastered ! :supz: :notworthy:
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WooHoo! Congratulations everyone!
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Woo Hoo on your 100th dive JT!!!
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Here are some of my pics. It was a fun day. Thanks for setting it up, YE, SJ!
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Thank you all for making it such an awesome and memorable day for me!! :supz: The deli was awesome! :taco: you all are great dive buddies and I loved Keystone sooo much!! I will be back very soon. I loved watching the barnacles! :popcorn:
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Barnacle feeding in the current
Barnacle feeding in the current


Here are a few shots I pulled from videos.
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You cant read the slate but... #100!
You cant read the slate but... #100!
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Great snaps all around!
Can't wait to go back already!
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Great job Derek and JT. Such a fun day!
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Really great wide angle shots YE. You've got the vertical shots mastered! Great pics Derreck and JT. Glad I could be there for your 100th JT. Well, 99th. Congrats!

Thanks for organizing YE and SJ!

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Oooh nice, those look like they'll be awesome videos there!
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Awesome report, and congrats JT!
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Congrats on #100. I think I'm probably pretty close to 100 myself. Not entirely sure, to be honest.

YE, I seriously need to get some instruction on you on strobe placement. No matter what I do I can't get shots without backscatter like you do unless I'm doing macro stuff.
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jmartel wrote:YE, I seriously need to get some instruction on you on strobe placement. No matter what I do I can't get shots without backscatter like you do unless I'm doing macro stuff.
Sure thing. I have found some quite unconventional strobe placement to make it work on those low viz days :)
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YellowEye wrote:
jmartel wrote:YE, I seriously need to get some instruction on you on strobe placement. No matter what I do I can't get shots without backscatter like you do unless I'm doing macro stuff.
Sure thing. I have found some quite unconventional strobe placement to make it work on those low viz days :)
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Congrats JT, big milestone in the diving world :)


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W00t w00t!!!!
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Here is the video I put together from my dives! Woohoo!! 100 dives!!! :partydance:

https://youtu.be/8LdLa1VLeZs
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I actually made it into a video! Nice work JT!
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Sweet!!!! Nice video JT. :)
You really captured Keystone so nice. I love to watch the barnacles too.
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Great job on the video JT!! =D> :clap:
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Hey great video fun to watchl
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