One of the things that I enjoy most about the summer, is that I can get to go snorkelling. Now, we are not normally talking about coral reefs here - but even the cooler water of SE Australia can be remarkable.
One day I'll get something a little more sophisticated that a waterproof point and shoot - one day!
These shots are taken around Picnic Bay, nr. Coles Bay in Tasmania.
I really like the way the the water surface acts like a mirror - and if the truth be told, I'm never sure out these underwater images will turn out.
I was happily looking at the rock formations - and the muscles - when I happened upon the smooth ray. This thing is the best part of five or six feet across! I just pointed and shot! It was only when I had a look at the picture on the computer that I saw that the ray had some companion fish! I rather like that!
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That's a great shot of the Ray and that little fish just proves what a whopper the Ray is!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a cool shot of the stingray..I see the little fish companions too. Great captures, have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a cool shot of the stingray..I see the little fish companions too. Great captures, have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteYour photos have come out well. The Ray one is really quite exceptional. It must have been exciting to capture.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
your shots made me thirsty...or it may have been that I still need to hydrate from my beach hike yesterday. 84 degrees and the sun cooked me.
ReplyDeleteoh...loved your photos :)
The water does have a beautiful mirror affect! Lovely images from your snorkeling trip and I Hope you do get a sophisticated camera :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures of the underwater world, Stewart.
ReplyDeleteGood sharpness, well photographed.
Best regards, Irma
very cool!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots - that last one is very cool.
ReplyDeleteWonderful underwater shots! I love the colors in your first two. You need to get a GoPro camera.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures, Stewart! Love those underwater shots! Hope your week is off to a great start!!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I would love to do that.
ReplyDeleteYou are the only blogger I follow who gets underwater shots. Refreshing.
ReplyDeleteI love your underwater shots ... they actually are very artistic and lend themselves to digital dabbling.
ReplyDeleteYour Ray is magnificent and I see a face ... don't you? You could make him look very goulish if you so desired :) My son Scuba dives and I am so jealeous of both of you ... my body is too buoyant, I could never get under the water, Ha! That is one thing that is not on my bucket list. But I am glad you have the opportunity and I am guessing you will develop this skill to perfection as you have others. Have a great day, Stewart ...
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Amazing pictures Stewart..Love the colors..Looks like watercolors..no pun intended..What a wonderful life you have..Enjoy your week..
ReplyDeleteI love snorkelling and have done some on the Barrier Reef. It is an amazing underground and wonderful world. Lovely to get the shot if the Ray.
ReplyDeleteI love that shot of the ray!
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ReplyDeleteI didn't see any mussels. Ray was there, though...and he looked like he'd have a few muscles. He probably ate all the mussels.
ReplyDeleteWow. Just wow. Great underwater shooting. I'm impressed
ReplyDeleteHow fortunate to have your camera to hand. That's a great photo.
ReplyDeleteVery creative shots and water and sea world looks fascinating ~ is that stingray or a skate? Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHappy Week to you,
artmusedog and carol
are those mussels?
ReplyDeleteWell done Stewart - looks like the "point & shoot" does a great job anyway; very artistic. And I have to say you're very brave to tackle scuba-diving in Tasmanian waters - I imagine the water temperatures to be very cold?!
ReplyDeleteThat shot of Ray is very interesting. Cool!
ReplyDeleteoh sting rays! I love those guys!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos the Ray! The water is really pretty.
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are superb Stewart. Love the one of the Smooth Ray and those tiny fish.
ReplyDeleteWow, the water is so clear. Those photos, especially the last one, are really neat. I love snorkeling. I love to float along with the water creatures. I can do that for hours and wouldn't be bored.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to be able to get photos underwater! Love the ray!
ReplyDeleteVery cool photos. Now, I wish I lived somewhere near a warm body of ocean so I can go snorkeling.
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Never mind the point and shoot, the waters are very clear, enticing and look warm. That ray is really big!
ReplyDeleteHe's a big boy alright! that's the beauty of the P&S cameras. You can just point and shoot. More times than not, the photo comes out pretty decent.
ReplyDeleteWOW! The last one :D
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Love the sea life you captured. Makes me miss the waterfront.
ReplyDeleteUnderwater photography is fascinating! Enjoyed your shots.
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