Went snorkeling in the tide pools today and saw all sorts of fun stuff, including several lionfish, a juvenile emperor angelfish, a pipefish (usually see a few every time I go there), a bright yellow boxfish, and a big clam.
Juvenile Emperor Angelfish
Pipefish (same family as seahorses)
Juvenile Yellow Boxfish
Rebekah, I’ve been really enjoying your blog. Caitlin told me about it a while back and I’ve been checking it out regularly. Your underwater photography is improving dramatically and each post has even more exciting creatures than the last.
Bryan
Thanks, Bryan! It helps to have a great camera and great equipment, but I’ve been studying underwater photography books a lot these last few months, and strive to learn more about it each time I get in the water!
Yes, I agree good equipment helps. But, the equipment doesn’t go out and take photos all by itself. It takes a lot of skill behind the camera to get the shots you’re getting.
That little box fish was so funny. Its curiouse nature and zeplin like movements made it so mezmerizing. I just wish I had my camera with me but at least you got a realy good shot of it with that macro. Cheers.
Haha, zeppelin like movements, that’s a great description of it! I’m glad it came out to get a better look at us, I wouldn’t have been able to get a very good shot if it had stayed hidden in the coral. Hopefully you’ll get your new camera this week!