The photo wench’s new camera–1st try at macro

Hairy squat lobster from Napoleon Reef

Hairy squat lobster–love the purple polka-dots

For my second day with the new camera, I switched to the 60mm macro lens and went with expert-critter-finder Wayan to the local reefs here in Pemuteran Bay. We dove at Napoleon Reef and Close Encounters, and I couldn’t stop smiling as the 180 degree viewfinder attachment let me finally see those tiny things the divemasters are always pointing at. The new camera focuses so much faster than my old one–I was truly in awe with every shot. I can’t wait to get back into the water and play some more–especially with the Subsea +10 adapter that I can easily flip into place when a subject will let me get close enough. I’ll show you the difference with and without this magnification adapter next time.

Anemone shrimp Napoleon Reef

This shrimp was posing so nicely on the anemone tips

 

Mantis shrimp peeking out from his hole

The eyes of the mantis shrimp are some of the most complex in the animal kingdom

 

Lizardfish posing on a rock

This lizardfish let me get quite close

 

Mushroom coral ghost shrimp in an anemone

Never saw this before the 180 degree viewfinder

 

 

Welcome a new diver into the Brethren – Lewis

Congratulations to Lewis, who became the newest member of the Sea Rovers Brethren today. He completed his 3-day SSI Open Water course under the watchful eye of instructor Wayan. We hope that this is just the beginning of many amazing underwater adventures for you. Come back soon to get your Advanced!

How do I get my dive stats off this computer?

Wayan shows Lewis how to use a dive computer

On his way to being Open Water certified

Lewis signals OK on his training dive at Coral Bommie

Lewis is all smiles after completing his Open Water training with Wayan

Lewis is now an Open Water Diver!

Katyiza from Peru joins the Brethren

Wayan sharing some buoyancy control tips with Katyiza

Katyiza getting tips on buoyancy control from instructor Wayan

Katyiza, a new member of the Brethren, is spending time in Bali on a 4-month sabbatical from her job. She doesn’t yet have a lot of dives under her belt, but she’s getting better each time under the watchful eye of Wayan. Today the focus was on buoyancy control–the small adjustments that make a big difference. Tomorrow she’s heading to Menjangan for her first true wall dive experience. Enjoy!

Photos sent by brethren Gordon & Barbara

Gordon & Barbara spent nearly 3 weeks in Pemuteran and kindly forwarded us some photos of their holiday. Bill and Ann were along some of the days so not sure who shot what.

Flat seas on Pemuteran Bay

Beautiful flat seas

 

Another beautiful day in Pemuteran

A pair of local boats floating in Pemuteran Bay

 

The captain says it's OK to go diving

The captain says everything is A-OK

 

Relaxing on the flat seas

Enjoying the view from our comfortable boat

 

Wayan waiting for the next dive

Wayan sitting on one of the local boats in Pemuteran Bay

 

A turtle entertains our divers & guide

It’s turtle time in NW Bali

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