A Mantis Shrimp at Deacons Reef, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea. Nikon D70s with Nikkor 60 mm at 1/320 - F13 and Ikelite strobe.
Photocomp December '06 - Open
"I am hard pressed to think of anywhere on earth that has this combination of vibrant health, diversity and beauty."
- Prof Charles Veron, world's most widely published reef scientist, refering to the reefs of Kimbe Bay.
While divers and surfers gave envious comments about my upcoming adventure, most other people were full of warnings about the dangers of PNG, but it had been on my list of prime diving destinations for many years.