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Dispatches from the WILD SEA

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Alive in between tides. Alive in between tides.
Kelp is elegant Kelp is elegant
A look can tell two thousand words more than a fee A look can tell two thousand words more than a feeling. California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) Canon 5D MkIV, Canon 16-35mm f/4L, Dual Retra Flash Pros + Superchargers
California’s oil rigs are a fascinating place to California’s oil rigs are a fascinating place to scuba dive. I did a couple dives on them years ago but the memories are still vivid as yesterday. January 2014. Canon 5D MkIII, Aquatica Housing, Tokina 10-17mm fisheye.
Let’s add some contrast to the feed. - Clown Dor Let’s add some contrast to the feed. - Clown Dorid (Triopha modesta) - Shot with @retra_uwt LSD Snoot - Canon 5D MkIV / Canon 100mm f/2.8L Macro Lens / SubSea+10 Diopter / ISO 200, f/25, 1/200
Have you ever seen an octopus punch a fish? Story: Have you ever seen an octopus punch a fish? Story: I was swimming back from the reef and noticed this octopus in a shape trying to look like other algae and debris in the area. Lots of energetic sand dabs zipping around. Upon closer inspection, I realized the octopus was feeding on something and wouldn’t let go of a tube worm. The little fish were taking cheap shots on the focused octopus, so I just had to shoot a little video. Thanks @ultralightcontrolsystemsinc for a rock solid video tripod 👊.
Blue Shark (Prionace glauca) California 2013. Cano Blue Shark (Prionace glauca) California 2013. Canon 5D MkIII, Tokina 10-17mm Fisheye. ISO 320, 1/200, f/11
In backcountry skiing they say “earn your turns. In backcountry skiing they say “earn your turns.” We need an equivalent for tough shore dives that require a mission just to access!
Behind the scenes at Casino Point yesterday. @sha Behind the scenes at Casino Point yesterday. @shaunwolfephoto
A typical Northern California scene shot near a re A typical Northern California scene shot near a reef normally pummeled by prevalent short period swell. No need for electric pastel sunsets to photograph energy in this place.
Happy World Oceans Day. We all know there’s a c Happy World Oceans Day. We all know there’s a common thread just below the surface. Scuba diving is one way to dive in, but everyone right now can pause.... and take a DEEP BREATH.... This moment. This is the power we all have to fight to save our planet for kids, grandkids, and beyond. Every little effort counts. Photo: Common Dolphin, California.
Hypsypops rubicundus Egregia menziesii Macrocystis Hypsypops rubicundus Egregia menziesii Macrocystis pyrifera Sal aqua Contremiscente exoriri bona Sources: Google Translate
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