Sargocentron spiniferum is a large-ish fish I’ve occasionally photographed in the Red Sea. It reaches a little over forty centimeters and is easily approached. Does this confidence come from having a powerful defense? The longjawed squirrelfish, like most of the...
I shared a few monochrome images recently, and also talked about which underwater subjects look good in black and white. This time, I thought I'd look at some shipwreck images. The main image was taken on a wreck in the Mediterranean. As you can see the propeller...
You'd think that a tropical reef would get all the light you need for photography? Nope, not really. Here are some shots to show you why. Artificial lights on aquaria are superb and replicate full spectrum daylight; in fact they create the look of just about any...
I think most folk with an interest in the underwater world have a liking for hermit crabs, there's just something quite endearing about watching them navigate their world, protected by and yet, at the same time, encumbered by their stolen home. Aquarium-friendly...
It’s not unusual for parasites to lose various pieces of anatomy or chunks of their biochemistry as evolutionary forces, over time, place pressure on them to stop wasting biological ‘effort’ on redundant and useless parts of their biology. This species though, is...
Part of the joy of modern day, digital imaging is the hours of fun you can have in the days, weeks, and months after the initial images were taken, in Photoshop or your favorite editing packaging. Mostly, this involves making corrections, removing particulates in the...
I recently wrote a blog about the conservation value of mangroves and how the loss of mangrove habitats has slowed in recent years. This inspired me to share a few images of one of the most extreme mangrove habitats I have ever visited. The southern deserts of Egypt...
There’s no denying mangrove habitats are fascinating – anyone who has visited a mangrove forest or even kept a small mangrove in an aquarium system cannot help but be impressed by their ability to deal with an environment toxic to most plants. Their unique biology...
As anyone who knows me is aware, I have a real affection for and interest in the reefs of the Red Sea. I spend as much time there as I can and usually with a camera. I don’t always shoot video though, so I thought I’d share a typical approach into a reef. This reef...
Okay, it's not a reef story, but it is a good news story from the world of ocean conservation, and for that reason alone, I think it is worth sharing. Humpbacks and blue whales are making a comeback! Believed to be the largest creature ever to have lived on Earth, the...