Great Barrier Reef pics! Updated with clam pics!

GreenSpottedPuffer · #1 09-25-2007, 08:49 PM

We also went to New Zealand for one dive. Unfortunately the pics turned out terrible that day because it was cloudy but we got to swim relatively close to Sperm Whales! They did not like divers though...I don't blame them!

Another thing that I was amazed with, was how "low light" it seemed in the reef. Most of the sps corals were in dim light and not too bright. If it wasn't for the sponges, it would have been quite dull. Not ugly, still incredible, but not as bright as I expected.

Skimmer Juice · #2 09-25-2007, 08:59 PM

Thos epics look pretty good to me! I know where my next vacation isto.

GreenSpottedPuffer · #3 09-25-2007, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by stinky

Thos epics look pretty good to me! I know where my next vacation isto.

Oh yeah its a good camera...I just didn't want anyone to compare these to the professional pics you see of the GBR!

Chowder · #4 09-25-2007, 09:35 PM

Thanks for sharing . Must have been a amazing trip.

Snappy · #5 09-25-2007, 10:24 PM

Diving the Great Barrier Reef is a priority on my list of things to do.
Thanks for sharing, those pics are great.

Phanman · #6 09-25-2007, 10:27 PM

those are amazing... how much scuba experience do you need to do this sorta thing? Want to try next time I go to mexico but i dont know how to scuba, lol, and snorkling just sounds like a tease.

Delphinus · #7 09-25-2007, 10:32 PM

Great pics. Brings back memories. I went there in '90 and '01. Far too long ago. I'm hoping to go back maybe in 2009, with baby #2 on the way I can't really go before then. Would love to see more pictures when you get the chance.

Unfortunately my trip predates me having a digital camera so all the pictures I have are on paper (how quaint!).

Got any pictures of clams?

GreenSpottedPuffer · #8 09-25-2007, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Phanman

those are amazing... how much scuba experience do you need to do this sorta thing? Want to try next time I go to mexico but i dont know how to scuba, lol, and snorkling just sounds like a tease.

I had not been diving too much before Australia. Just a few times in Mexico actually. I would recommend you learn here in Canada first and then go down.

I will add more pics soon, I have to get them uploaded still. I lost quite a few when my camera was stolen. Most of the pics that were stolen though were of kangaroos and landscape...

I had already taken the diving pics off to make space for more.

Im not sure if I got many pics of clams but I will check...