Cristina de Leon-Hinlo (October 2007)

Marine Life: Ribbon eels

Camera: Canon 350D, 100mm lens, sea and sea 60 & 90 strobes

Settings: ISO 100, f10, 1/100 sec, strobes set on high

Description: A rare pair of blue ribbon eels was at 15 feet of water and provided us a photogenic opportunity while on our safety stop.

Marine Life: Porcelain crab on sea anemone

Camera: Canon 350D, 100mm lens, sea and sea 60 & 110 strobes

Settings: ISO 100, f10, 1/80 sec

Description: At 90 feet, this anemone hosted cleaner shrimps, clownfish and this pretty crab.

Marine Life: Assorted fish in an artificial reef

Camera: Canon 350D, 10-22mm lens, sea and sea 60 & 110

Settings: ISO 200, f9, 1/200 sec, strobes set on high

Description: A jeep submerged years ago, at 90 feet, is home to a variety of fish, most of which are used to photographers already.

Marine Life: Cuttlefish

Camera: Canon 350D, 100mm lens, sea and sea 60 & 110 strobes

Settings: ISO 200, f9, 1/125 sec, strobes set on high

Description: This cuttlefish greeted us at the bottom as we descended the line for what was to be a great macro dive.

Marine Life: Shrimp on crinoid

Camera: Canon 350D, 100mm lens, sea and sea 60 & 90 strobes

Settings: ISO 100, f9, 1/250 sec, strobes set on medium

Description: In 12 feet of water, with surge, this lone crinoid with its guest was a very challenging shot.

Marine Life: Clownfish in sea anemone

Camera: Canon 350D, 50mm lens, sea and sea 60 &90 strobes

Settings: ISO 100, f11 1/200 sec, strobe set on low

Description: A trio of clownfish pause to pose for the camera.

Marine Life: Goby on coral

Camera: Canon 350D with 100mm lens, sea and sea 60 & 90 strobes

Settings: ISO 400, f13, 1/250 sec, strobes on low

Description: Just one of the many gobies that holds a spot on the coral on a wreck.

Marine Life: Mating nudibranchs

Camera: Canon 350D, 100mm lens, sea and sea 60 & 90 strobes

Settings: ISO 400, f16, 1/250 sec, strobes set on low

Description: A pair of nudibrachs on top of a rock make for an easy target.