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Comfortably Byron

Comfortably Byron

Almost swam past this Rockcod/ Scorpionfish due to its camouflage, which just caught my eye at around 12m. Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, Australia. Canon G10.
Photocomp August '10 - Novice

Not So Happy

Not So Happy

Almost swam past this Rockcod/ Scorpionfish due to its camouflage, which just caught my eye. Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, Australia. Canon G10.
Photocomp August '10 - Novice

Loggerhead Turtle portrait

Loggerhead Turtle portrait

Loggerhead Turtle, Byron Bay, NSW, Australia. Canon 50D and 35mm lens in Hugyfot Housing with double DS-125 strobes.
Photocomp July '10 - Open

Groper portrait

Groper portrait

Groper at Byron Bay, NSW, Australia. Canon 50D and 35mm lens in Hugyfot Housing with double DS-125 strobes.
Photocomp July '10 - Open

Green Sea Turtle

Green Sea Turtle

Green Turtle at Byron Bay, NSW, Australia. Canon 50D and 10-17mm lens in Hugyfot Housing with double DS-125 strobes.
Photocomp July '10 - Open

Cuttlefish portrait

Cuttlefish portrait

A cuttlefish at Byron Bay, Australia. Canon 50D and 35mm lens in Hugyfot Housing with double DS-125 strobes.
Photocomp July '10 - Open

Pucker Fish

Pucker Fish

I tried to get a good shot of this guy for about 15 minutes. The visibility was pretty average, and he just kept drifting away in the surge making it hard to get a shot from in front. This shot was taken off Byron Bay, Australia.
Photocomp June '10 - Open

Nippy the Cuddly Crab

Nippy the Cuddly Crab

This crab was hiding in an anemone on a dive at Byron Bay, Australia. I though the green went well with the orange on the shell.
Photocomp June '10 - Open

Wobbegong

Wobbegong

Wobbegong at Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, Australia. Olympus C5050. Housing: Olympus PT-015 with eqoque strobe.
Photocomp June '10 - Novice

Green Sea Turtle Silhouette

Green Sea Turtle Silhouette

Green Turtle at Byron Bay, Australia. Canon 50D and 10-17mm lens at 10mm in Hugyfot Housing, no strobes.
Photocomp June '10 - Open

Eagle Ray portrait

Eagle Ray portrait

An Eagle Ray at Byron Bay, Australia. Canon 50D and 35mm lens in Hugyfot Housing with double DS-125 strobes.
Photocomp June '10 - Open

Wobbegong Shark Portrait

Wobbegong Shark Portrait

A Wobbegong at Byron Bay, Australia. Canon 50D and 35mm lens in Hugyfot Housing with double DS-125 strobes.
Photocomp June '10 - Open

Brittle Urchin Stars

Brittle Urchin Stars

I had never noticed these collections of brittle stars on the slate pencil urchins until this dive.Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, Australia.
Photocomp June '10 - Open

Mirco Byron Crab

Mirco Byron Crab

While looking around for what is small and less teethy than the local sharks. Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, Australia.
Photocomp June '10 - Open

Say Cheese

Say Cheese

Moray eel at Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, Australia. Canon G10.
Photocomp June '10 - Novice

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'OK, the first science block this year is Marine Science and we're going to be SCUBA diving as part of it.' This statement was well received by the 22 Year 10 students that sat in front of me
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The sunset over the bay was a real treat to watch through the boat as we waited for water to lift her. We would soon be on our way past the perfectly peeling lines of swell and out to the rocks.
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Although Byron Bay is one of Australia's most popular holiday destinations, only few people realise the fantastic marine environment Byron Bay has to offer. This popular subtropical township renown for its beautiful beaches and stunning hinterland is part of the Cape Byron Marine Park and home to the Julian Rocks Marine Sanctuary.
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