Travelog for splasch

My National Geographic Diving Day

Ever felt like you were diving in the pages of a National Geographic magazine? Well that's how I felt last Sunday on Christmas Island ...

Added: March 12th 2010 at 10:38am

Whaleshark Starburst

What can I say - the most amazing sight when we looked up to see why the sun was dim ... Christmas Island, Australia. Canon G10.
Photocomp February '10 - Open

Added: March 8th 2010 at 9:18pm

Whaleshark Reflection

Cruising on the surface, this whaleshark decided to check out the snorkellers in the water - the clarity of the water was amazing, as can be seen by his reflection. Christmas Island, Australia. Canon G10.
Photocomp February '10 - Open

Added: March 8th 2010 at 9:16pm

Whaleshark on Reef

Cruising along the reef below us was this whaleshark ... He played around in our bubbles for a while - a whaleshark day spa - and then disappeared into the blue ... Christmas Island, Australia. Canon G10.
Photocomp February '10 - Open

Added: March 8th 2010 at 9:13pm

Spinner Dolphin on Scuba

We heard the dolphins whilst on the wall, and moved out into the blue - a pod of around 50 dolphins came around to check us out - amazing !! Christmas Island, Indian Ocean, Australia. Canon G10.
Photocomp February '10 - Open

Added: March 8th 2010 at 9:10pm

Shrimp on Anenome

Commensal Shrimp peeking out. Taken at Saimil Island, Sabah, Malaysia.
Photocomp June '09 - Open

Added: July 22nd 2009 at 12:22pm

Nemo and Shrimp on Anenome

Clownfish hiding in their anemone accompanied by a commensal shrimp. Taken at Saimil Island, Sabah, Malaysia.
Photocomp June '09 - Open

Added: July 22nd 2009 at 12:19pm

Trumpetfish on whip coral

Taken at a dive site on Christmas Island, Australia called "Lynnie's Beach", just 5 minutes from the Boat Ramp.
Photocomp October '06 - Open

Added: October 12th 2006 at 6:25am

Disco Clam

An Electric Clam at West White Beach Cave, Christmas Island, Australia.
Photocomp May '06 - Open

Added: May 23rd 2006 at 5:22am

Ghost Pipefish

Two Ghost Pipefish, male and female at Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, Australia.
Photocomp May '06 - Open

Added: May 23rd 2006 at 5:16am

Pink Anemonefish

Taken at West White Beach with an Olympus SP320. Christmas Island, Australia.
Photocomp May '06 - Open

Added: May 23rd 2006 at 4:55am

Friendly Barracuda

This one is a couple of friendly Barracuda, taken at West White Beach, with an Olympus SP320.
Photocomp May '06 - Open

Added: May 23rd 2006 at 4:51am

Dragon Moray Eel

Taken on a dive site called "Flying Fish Cove" at Christmas Island, in 22 metres of water, with Sony DSCT1 with internal flash. Photocomp October '04 - Open

Added: October 17th 2004 at 7:14am

Pink Leaf Scorpionfish

Taken on a dive site called "Coconut Point" at Christmas Island, in 10 metres of water, with Sony DSCT1 with internal flash. Photocomp October '04 - Open

Added: October 17th 2004 at 7:10am

Bubble Coral Shrimp

Taken on a dive site called "Million Dollar Bommie" at Christmas Island, in 20 metres of water, with Sony DSCT1 with internal flash. Photocomp October '04 - Open

Added: October 17th 2004 at 7:04am