Bonaire pics

On Dec 14, 4:22 am, -hh <recscuba_goo...@huntzinger.com> wrote:
> Greg Mossman <moss...@qnet.com> wrote:
> > George Cathcart <george.cathc...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > > > >http://picasaweb.google.com/Mossman.Photos/Bonaire
> > > Great stuff Greg. Some awesome macro, especially on those blennies
> > > and gobies. I loved ...
>
> > Thanks.
>
> Agreed, the macro stuff looks quite stellar. It was also nice of you
> to avoid posting any of the out of focus shots too
>
> BTW, did you do much with wide angle, bluewater shots? I've heard
> (but not seen) that digital systems don't perform the same as
> classical WA on film. Was hoping that you had some insight and/or
> examples.

I didn't try any WA in Bonaire since most of the subjects are better
suited to macro. I experimented with WA a bit right after I purchased
the housing but since I don't really know what I'm doing with WA, I
was going to save it for the "Mike & Mike" camera class I'm taking on
the Palau Aggressor in March. If Blue Corner doesn't yield some
decent WA shots, I'll deliberate flood my housing and take up
knitting.

The following were shot on Grand Cayman's north wall in June, using a
12/24mm WA zoom, but they're primarily reef shots, not blue:

http://www.kodakgallery.com/mossman/...nd_cayman_uw_3

On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:18:14 -0800 (PST), Greg Mossman
<mossman@qnet.com> wrote:

>are ready:
>
>http://picasaweb.google.com/Mossman.Photos/Bonaire
>
>Trip report to follow, maybe in a few days.

While we're having a wild winter storm, I finally found some time to
view your photos. You've got some really amazing shots there. Great
job, Greg.

"Greg Mossman" <mossman@qnet.com> wrote in message
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> are ready:
>
> http://picasaweb.google.com/Mossman.Photos/Bonaire
>

Excellent pictures. No confusing horizons with macro photography. You
managed to obtain an amazing depth of field, bravo!

On Dec 21, 10:12 pm, Dan Bracuk <NOTbra...@pathcom.com> wrote:
> Greg Mossman <moss...@qnet.com> pounded away at his keyboard resulting
> in:
>
> :http://picasaweb.google.com/Mossman.Photos/Bonaire
>
> Lots of very nice pictures there. Almost as good as George Cathcarts.
> Almost.
>
> Better than mine though.
>
> Dan Bracuk
> Never use a big word when a diminutive one will do.

Thanks Dan, but I have to tell you I was jealous of many of Greg's. He
got some outstanding images there.

gc

"George Cathcart" <george.cathcart@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Dec 21, 10:12 pm, Dan Bracuk <NOTbra...@pathcom.com> wrote:
> > Greg Mossman <moss...@qnet.com> pounded away at his keyboard resulting
> > in:
> >
> > :http://picasaweb.google.com/Mossman.Photos/Bonaire
> >
> > Lots of very nice pictures there. Almost as good as George Cathcarts.
> > Almost.
> >
> > Better than mine though.
> >
> > Dan Bracuk
> > Never use a big word when a diminutive one will do.
>
> Thanks Dan, but I have to tell you I was jealous of many of Greg's. He
> got some outstanding images there.

Hate to spoil a reach around for you guys but;

Yeah,

You, Dan, Greg and 10,000 others.

Just pick up any SCUBA rag from about 20 years ago and you'll see the same
pics, most better, taken a thousand times by each and every Bonaire diver
with a camera and little talent.

All supposing they were the first to get "that" image of the same old shit.

Wait!

Lets have some pics from Coz or BVI!

Shit, you guys put your heads together you could start a less than mediocre
SCUBA magazine, but there are already plenty of those.

"Dan Bracuk" <NOTbracuk@pathcom.com> wrote in message
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> "Scott" <pugetsounddiver@gmail.com> pounded away at his keyboard
> resulting in:
> :Hate to spoil a reach around for you guys but;
>
> My guess is that you don't hate trying to spoil other people's
> enjoyment one iota. But it won't work with me.

Come on.

How many bazzilions have Bonaire pics and think each and everyone isnt the
same shit we have seen at least 3,000 times.

Big friggin deal.

How many divers hit Bonaire ever year?

> Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Merry Christmas to you and yours, Dan.

It is the celebration of the birth of Christ, and it thrills me to see that
you dont knuckle under and say "Happy Holidays".

> Happy diving. I'll very likely
> visit the states for a dive trip in June. Maybe we can hook up for
> some delightful repartee.

> If you're up to it.

I am always up to it, and have room for visiting dignitaries.

Only, you have to be into diving unpopular, uncommon and not well written
about waters.

On Dec 21, 10:49 pm, "Scott" <pugetsounddi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> "George Cathcart" <george.cathc...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:cc157a30-5f26-43e6-843b-b44ace0a6c3a@e4g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>
>
>
> > On Dec 21, 10:12 pm, Dan Bracuk <NOTbra...@pathcom.com> wrote:
> > > Greg Mossman <moss...@qnet.com> pounded away at his keyboard resulting
> > > in:
>
> > > :http://picasaweb.google.com/Mossman.Photos/Bonaire
>
> > > Lots of very nice pictures there. Almost as good as George Cathcarts.
> > > Almost.
>
> > > Better than mine though.
>
> > > Dan Bracuk
> > > Never use a big word when a diminutive one will do.
>
> > Thanks Dan, but I have to tell you I was jealous of many of Greg's. He
> > got some outstanding images there.
>
> Hate to spoil a reach around for you guys but;
>
> Yeah,
>
> You, Dan, Greg and 10,000 others.
>
> Just pick up any SCUBA rag from about 20 years ago and you'll see the same
> pics, most better, taken a thousand times by each and every Bonaire diver
> with a camera and little talent.
>
> All supposing they were the first to get "that" image of the same old shit.
>
> Wait!
>
> Lets have some pics from Coz or BVI!
>
> Shit, you guys put your heads together you could start a less than mediocre
> SCUBA magazine, but there are already plenty of those.

Didn't see anybody making any claims here, scooter. Also didn't see
any of your photos.

You are a pitiful old fart, aren't you?

gc

On Dec 21, 8:15*pm, George Cathcart <george.cathc...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Didn't see anybody making any claims here, scooter. Also didn't see
> any of your photos.
>
> You are a pitiful old fart, aren't you?

You'd think someone so supposedly self-assured would be more reluctant
with such a blatant display of jealousy. Obviously someone pissed in
his stocking.

"George Cathcart" <george.cathcart@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> Didn't see anybody making any claims here, scooter. Also didn't see
> any of your photos.
>
> You are a pitiful old fart, aren't you?

Obviously unclear on the concept . .not to mention, jealous as all hell.

"chilly" <slarson@shaw.canada> wrote in message
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>
> "George Cathcart" <george.cathcart@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:8634223a-b812-4a7c-8462-b49117634ab4@c4g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
> >
> > Didn't see anybody making any claims here, scooter. Also didn't see
> > any of your photos.
> >
> > You are a pitiful old fart, aren't you?
>
> Obviously unclear on the concept . .not to mention, jealous as all hell.

Trust me, jealous of a dive trip to Bonaire aint it.

I'd sooner spend a week in Detroit.