Ok, let me first start off by saying that this is not about me wanting to take pictures underwater, i dont have an underwater camera and at the time dont want to partake in that hobby (although i think it is very cool and i love the pics that others take).
The idea of this thread is more to gauge the thoughts of others on the forum.
here is the scenario:
on a drift dive being led by a DM you have 5 total divers - 2 buddy teams and the solo DM, 1 buddy team is not taking pics, the other buddy team each have a camera. At what point does it become common courtesy that you have to realize you are on a drift dive and not everyone wants to wait for you to take a picture again. What is the role of the DM in this case, should it be their responsibility to get the others moving along?
On a recent dive i found myself finning into the current multiple times just to be able to keep in view of the DM and the other buddy team. This made myself and my buddy go through our tanks much quicker that we usually would have. I am not going to say that i was pissed about that because i understand and RESPECT that we are all on a dive together and that my goals for the dive may not be the same goals as the other divers. But at what point do i have the right to say get a move on because you are ruining this for the others? If it was just on a reef with no current, sure take as many pics as you want but when you have to physically hold on to the reef to stay in one spot so you can take your picture i draw the line.
Luckily 1 only dove with this group of 2 on one day. So please let me know your thoughts - if i am way off base for wanting to speak up let me know that also.
To be clear I am not looking to make this into an argument type of thread, just an informative one about proper etiquette.
Safe diving.
The idea of this thread is more to gauge the thoughts of others on the forum.
here is the scenario:
on a drift dive being led by a DM you have 5 total divers - 2 buddy teams and the solo DM, 1 buddy team is not taking pics, the other buddy team each have a camera. At what point does it become common courtesy that you have to realize you are on a drift dive and not everyone wants to wait for you to take a picture again. What is the role of the DM in this case, should it be their responsibility to get the others moving along?
On a recent dive i found myself finning into the current multiple times just to be able to keep in view of the DM and the other buddy team. This made myself and my buddy go through our tanks much quicker that we usually would have. I am not going to say that i was pissed about that because i understand and RESPECT that we are all on a dive together and that my goals for the dive may not be the same goals as the other divers. But at what point do i have the right to say get a move on because you are ruining this for the others? If it was just on a reef with no current, sure take as many pics as you want but when you have to physically hold on to the reef to stay in one spot so you can take your picture i draw the line.
Luckily 1 only dove with this group of 2 on one day. So please let me know your thoughts - if i am way off base for wanting to speak up let me know that also.
To be clear I am not looking to make this into an argument type of thread, just an informative one about proper etiquette.
Safe diving.