Macro Challenges

This week I came across three macro shots that I would have like to spend the entire dive on. First, on a 40 ft spur and groove west of Alligator light, I came across a sailfin blenny. I took around 10 shots but I was with another group of divers that wanted to move onContinue reading “Macro Challenges”

Another Successful Week

With another successful group of students certified this week, today I enjoyed a couple fun dives with a great group of guys. Each week is different, a different group dynamic, but all my crews have been great this summer. Teaching this summer has been a challenge to say the least, but I have learned alotContinue reading “Another Successful Week”

High Winds

For the past two days and possibly today the Florida Sea Base diving vessels have stayed in port. At 25 knots, the wind prevents us from taking participants out on the water safely. During the past couple days we have had other activities and tried to keep the kids entertained. Before the wind got tooContinue reading “High Winds”

Photographing Dolphins

One of the marine creatures I love to photograph the most are dolphins. Partly because encounters in the wild are rare, but also because when you do encounter them, photographing them can be a challenge to say the least. Having had the privilege to live in the Florida Keys working for 4 summers, I haveContinue reading “Photographing Dolphins”

Missing the Keys

Today I find myself missing the Florida Keys with a passion. I called and talked to the Scuba Commissioner at the Florida Sea Base, Laura Kuras. I asked her if she had heard anything about how the hiring process was going for the summer. She said she believes Im hired, unless Capt. Steve makes anyContinue reading “Missing the Keys”