By Greg Lambert on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 12:51 pm: |
Just got back last night. Had a great time. I will write a trip report sometime this week. I took my Olympus C2040 digital camera underwater for the first time. Actually, this was my first attempt at any type of underwater photography. Had alot of fun with it. Here is my favorite picture:
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By Greg Lambert on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 1:40 pm: |
A highlight siting:
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By Greg Lambert on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 1:50 pm: |
Another good siting:
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By Greg Lambert on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 1:54 pm: |
This pitcure is terrible, but I offer it as evidence of the highlight of the week:
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By Greg Lambert on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 1:57 pm: |
A picture I like:
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By Greg Lambert on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 1:58 pm: |
oops:
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By Greg Lambert on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 2:01 pm: |
another:
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By Greg Lambert on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 2:04 pm: |
another:
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By Greg Lambert on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 2:07 pm: |
cat at Buddy's:
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By Greg Lambert on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 2:09 pm: |
I took over 300 pictures above and below water. Some are good, some are not. I will have them on a website this week. I had a blast taking pictures underwater. And the digital camera helped me improve in a hurry. By the end of the week, I could take a pretty decent photo.
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By Niki Harris on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 2:29 pm: |
Greg, you must be really proud of these. They're beautiful. Made my morning full of vivid memories. Thanks!
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By Cindy Reed on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 2:59 pm: |
gorgeous pictures Greg. Is that cat eating something. my monitor's contrast is so bad I can't tell.
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By Greg Lambert on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 3:07 pm: |
Niki -
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By Linnea Wijkhof-Wimberly on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 3:09 pm: |
Am I seeing things or is your highlight of the week a whale shark?
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By Linnea Wijkhof-Wimberly on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 3:11 pm: |
OOPS, sorry. I just read your image title. Eagle ray. Must have been wishful thinking.
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 3:13 pm: |
It's an eagle ray. Although a whale shark was spotted here Friday near Thousand Steps, I think.
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By Greg Lambert on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 3:36 pm: |
It was an eagle ray, Caught me off guard and the resulting photos were terrible. That was the best of three. It was an impressive animal.
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By Bill Grondin on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 4:32 pm: |
Beautiful pics, Greg. I've resisted the urge to get UW photo equipment, thinking that I couldn't take really good pics anyway, but these pics are fabulous! I'll look into the camera that you mentioned. Thanks!
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By Bill Grondin on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 4:34 pm: |
What housing did you use? Flash?
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By Greg Lambert on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 5:07 pm: |
I used an Olympus PT-010 housing. Very reasonably priced at $249.00. Rated to 100 feet. I took it to 97 without any problems. It took a a bit of a beating on an ugly exit at the Hilma Hooker as well. I fell and stuck my hand on an urchin (OUCH). No damage visible to the housing. It's pretty tough. I did not use an external strobe. Just the flash that is on the camera. The 2040 (2 megapixel), 3040 (3 megapixel), and 4040 (4 megapixel) are all virtually the same camera. I have had the camera for a little over a year. I would buy it all over again with no regrets. You can get it online for under $400.00. The 3040 can be found for a little over $500.00 online. The 4040 can be found for a little over $600.00 online. I don't know that I would buy the 4040. A little too much money for me. And arguably overkill. The 3040 is worth a look. Again, I am very happy with my 2040. Maybe in a year or two when the 4040 is being phased out and is selling for a few hundred bucks I will upgrade. They all fit in the PT-010 housing, so I wouldn't have to be another one.
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By DARLENE ELLIS on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 5:14 pm: |
Thanks for sharing the great pictures. You sure don't look like an amature to me!!
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By Leigh Ann on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 6:13 pm: |
Great pictures Greg. Makes me want to go back to Bonaire - NOW!
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By Freddie Hughes on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 6:29 pm: |
Nice going on the Photos Greg. You did a terrific job for a newbie photographer. I think I will consider a digital U/W set up. I like the fact that it is instant gratification or instant deletion. Best of luck with it Always!!!
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By mary pequinot on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 8:36 pm: |
WONDERFUL pictures! I only hope to do half as well in March (Provo).
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By Greg Lambert on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 11:20 pm: |
Thanks to all for the compliments! Believe me, if I can do it, you can too.
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By Meryl Virga on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 - 12:04 am: |
Greg , pictures are spectacular, the lighting is great! we have a Nikonos and although we get decent pictures, the colors do not seem as brilliant. Looking forward to more pic's, keep um coming!
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By Philip Wansley on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 - 9:45 am: |
Greg, where did you see the Eagle Ray? My wife and I saw one at Andrea I a couple years ago. Caught us by suprise too (of course) on snorkle out to begin our dive. Made one lap then off into the blue...
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By Greg Lambert on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 - 11:52 am: |
We saw the Eagle Ray at Karpata. It was in about 80 feet of water. It was our last dive of the trip. Great way to end our diving!
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By Rob & Kobi on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 - 1:11 pm: |
Greg,
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By Denise Kacavas on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 - 5:54 pm: |
Great pictures !!!!! thank you!
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By Ray on Thursday, February 21, 2002 - 1:53 pm: |
Wonderful pictures Greg! I will be going back on the 2nd of March for a week with 4 others. I'm soon will be counting the hours.
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By Holly A. Sanders on Tuesday, February 26, 2002 - 3:04 pm: |
Greg the pictures are wonderful I used the Turtle and Queen Angel on my screen saver. I'd like to see more what about the website. Holly
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