Blackbeard's Adventure

[Daniel]

Here a few shots I took on a recent Blackbeard's adventure.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/DLaFrance/Blackbeards%202007/016-280807_CR2007.jpg (http://www.uwphotochat.com/forums/%3Ca%20href=)


http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/DLaFrance/Blackbeards%202007/014-280807_CR2007.jpg (http://www.uwphotochat.com/forums/%3Ca%20href=)


http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/DLaFrance/Blackbeards%202007/005-280807_CR2007.jpg (http://www.uwphotochat.com/forums/%3Ca%20href=)

Comments are always appreciated.

Cheers!
Daniel :)

[Clay Coleman]

Hi Daniel. I wish I could see the shots, but my computer is not loading anything from photobucket. -Clay

[tarczy]

Soooo Daniel . . .

Let us know what kind of equipment was used and what settings were used for each image.

Those Goby fishies are the hardest lil' buggers to shoot. I'm left wishing his eye was in focus.

Did you have a good time on the cruise. How about a trip log? I've heard good and bad things about Blackbeard's Cruises. What was your experience? ;)

[Daniel]

Soooo Daniel . . .

Let us know what kind of equipment was used and what settings were used for each image.

Those Goby fishies are the hardest lil' buggers to shoot. I'm left wishing his eye was in focus.

Did you have a good time on the cruise. How about a trip log? I've heard good and bad things about Blackbeard's Cruises. What was your experience? ;)

Thanks for asking.

First off, I should mention this was a first on several fronts. I'm new to DSLR photography and strobes, it was my first foray using this type of equipment.

Nikon D80, Ikelite housing and twin DS125 strobes
In all three photo's I'm using a Micro-Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR lens.

In the first photo (Red Hind) the settings are as follows:
ISO 200, 1/100 @ f5

In the second photo (Sharknose Goby) the settings are as follows:
ISO 200, 1/125 @ f5.6

In the third photo (Fairy Basslet) the settings are as follows:
ISO 200, 1/60 @ f4

I intend to explore manual setting on future dive trips.

My experience aboard Blackbeard's was positive. I travelled with a group of 8 friends and got to know and make some new friends. Travelling aboard Blackbeard's can be likened to camping at sea. Space and privacy is limited. In my opinion, you get good value for your dollar with plenty of diving aboard a 65 foot sailboat.

Cheers!
Daniel :)

[Daniel]

Here's another shot from my collection.

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Grey Reef Shark


http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/DLaFrance/Blackbeards%202007/029-20070902_6xxX4xx_CR.jpg (http://www.uwphotochat.com/forums/%3Ca%20href=)

Nikon D80 with twin DS125 strobes
Lens: Nikon AF-S 12-24mm F4 G DX IF-ED Nikkor
ISO 100
1/200 @ f7.1
Focal length: 20mm

[sorvju-f]

Here's another shot from my collection.

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Grey Reef Shark


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Nikon D80 with twin DS125 strobes
Lens: Nikon AF-S 12-24mm F4 G DX IF-ED Nikkor
ISO 100
1/200 @ f7.1
Focal length: 20mm

Beutiful!

Are you using RAW-mode in your pics?

Jukka

[solisti]

I must say that I didnt like the composition in the first three, but that shark is a beauty. The copyright marking is a bit overkill though, it kinda kills the picture.

[Daniel]

Beutiful!

Are you using RAW-mode in your pics?

Jukka

Hi Jukka... yes, I am using RAW.

Cheers!
Daniel :)

[Papa Bear]

Hi Jukka... yes, I am using RAW.

Cheers!
Daniel :)

Great shots and I two have had many great experiences with the Company and Crews! You can read my trip logs at Twotankedproductions.com
(http://www.twotankedproductions.com/traveltripinformation/seaexplorer2006.html)

[Jonathan Bird]

Hey Daniel,

I like the shark. The copyright is a little overboard!

Why are you shooting all your macro wide open? (f/4-5.6?) I'm the first guy that will say that F/22 is not always the answer (and in fact with DX sensors, f/22 is usually LESS sharp than f/16 due to diffraction--so I often encourage people NOT to stop down as much as possible). Still, f/4 is wide open. Hard to keep anything in focus with a 105 at f/4.

Jonathan

[Daniel]

Hey Daniel,

I like the shark. The copyright is a little overboard!

Why are you shooting all your macro wide open? (f/4-5.6?) I'm the first guy that will say that F/22 is not always the answer (and in fact with DX sensors, f/22 is usually LESS sharp than f/16 due to diffraction--so I often encourage people NOT to stop down as much as possible). Still, f/4 is wide open. Hard to keep anything in focus with a 105 at f/4.

Jonathan

Thanks for the feedback, when I have a little more time I'll fiddle with the manual settings and see what kind of results I get.

Cheers!
Daniel

[Papa Bear]

Here is your living room for 6 days!
http://www.twotankedproductions.com/images/600_IMG_7790_Tomm_on_deck_SE_07.jpg

[Papa Bear]

This one is the Sea Explorer and Captain Red:
http://www.twotankedproductions.com/images/600_IMG_7763_Red_and_the_SE_07_at_Bimini.jpg

[Papa Bear]

This ones the Pirates Lady! With Captain Paul:

http://www.twotankedproductions.com/images/600_IMG_7765_Pirates_Lady_at_Bimini_07.jpg

[Papa Bear]

Not always the best conditions, but always the best fun!

http://www.twotankedproductions.com/images/600_DSC00330_Ann-Marg_and_crew_Storm_SE_07.jpg

[Papa Bear]

On a better trip at Bull Run with perfect vis!

http://www.twotankedproductions.com/images/800_P1010453_Shark_under_PL_Bull_Run-P8X11.jpg

[Papa Bear]

Here is one just off Grand Bahama called the Sea Star:

http://www.twotankedproductions.com/images/600_P5170982_The_Sea_Star_PL_05.jpg

[Papa Bear]

This one if from the Pirates Lady:
http://www.twotankedproductions.com/images/600_P5190156_Breven_sunset_SE_05.jpg

[Papa Bear]

This one was on the bottom next to the wreck of the Theo diving off the Pirates Lady:

http://www.twotankedproductions.com/images/600_P1010179_eel_close_dark_PL_Bahamas_04.jpg

[Papa Bear]

The Pirates Lady. Many times the boats will run together in a little friendly racing;)

http://www.twotankedproductions.com/images/600_P5170242_PL_under_sail_W_of_H_SE_2006.jpg

[Daniel]

Based on the comments about my copyright stamp being to much in early posts, I've made a change in that regard. I've also added a couple of new photo's.

Comments and feedback are appreciated.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/DLaFrance/Blackbeards%202007/shark1.jpg (http://www.uwphotochat.com/forums/%3Ca%20href=)

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/DLaFrance/Blackbeards%202007/shark2.jpg (http://www.uwphotochat.com/forums/%3Ca%20href=)

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/DLaFrance/Blackbeards%202007/Tunicates_2a.jpg (http://www.uwphotochat.com/forums/%3Ca%20href=)

Thanks,
Daniel :)

[sorvju-f]

Based on the comments about my copyright stamp being to much in early posts, I've made a change in that regard. I've also added a couple of new photo's.

Comments and feedback are appreciated.

Thanks,
Daniel :)

Great pics, Daniel specially the shark is compelling.

What are the blue bags in the lowest one ( got the feeling its makro )?

I think you copyright in these is OK.

Jukka

[Clay Coleman]

Great stuff, Daniel! The background on the shark profile might be a little dark to my eye--a slower shutter speed would have brightened the background (ambient) without affecting the nice strobe lighting on the shark. What about a rundown on how each photo was made? Very cool stuff, and thanks for sharing! -Clay

Jukka: The "blue tags" in the bottom photo are tunicates--very interesting little animals. They possess a notochord in their embryonic stages, which places them in the Phylum Chordata--the same Phylum which comprises humans. The sharks are Caribbean reef sharks, which is a species often encountered in the Bahamas.

[sorvju-f]

Great stuff, Daniel! The background on the shark profile might be a little dark to my eye--a slower shutter speed would have brightened the background (ambient) without affecting the nice strobe lighting on the shark. What about a rundown on how each photo was made? Very cool stuff, and thanks for sharing! -Clay

Jukka: The "blue tags" in the bottom photo are tunicates--very interesting little animals. They possess a notochord in their embryonic stages, which places them in the Phylum Chordata--the same Phylum which comprises humans. The sharks are Caribbean reef sharks, which is a species often encountered in the Bahamas.

Very beutiful creature this Caribbean reef shark...maybe I will see one during tiger trip.

Jukka

[Shooter]

Nice pictures Daniel. I really like the Sharks.
I like how it doesn't seem oceanic, more like something from space or other worldly. It can let your imagination go else where.

[solisti]

Daniel, that shark is a beauty! (and I like the background as it is too...) :)

[solisti]

On a better trip at Bull Run with perfect vis!

http://www.twotankedproductions.com/images/800_P1010453_Shark_under_PL_Bull_Run-P8X11.jpg

WOW! :eek: Very nice!