Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth, Western Australia | 28 April 2012

[alcina]

Finally back in the water!! Rumors of excellent viz made me almost switch from my trusty 60mm to wide angle, but decided to stick with my first decision and I was pretty happy. Viz was very good on both dive sites but the first site had tons of sand & floaties, too. So much happening that I spent far more time just hanging around watching than thinking about photos - didn't even fire my first frame until 35 minutes into dive one! Had lots of fun - hope you enjoy some photos :)
Panda Butterfly saying "howdy, there"
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Fat Nembrotha kubaryana
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Hermit crabs were out everywhere - all with different colour patterns on their legs
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King of the Hill
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Can't not shoot a clown
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Olive sea snake wouldn't get off my port
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Cleaning action
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[Larry C]

Awesome set.

[alcina]

Thanks, Larry - appreciate you taking the time to look and let me know you like them :)

[Gilligan]

All great shots but the Cleaner Wrasse sticking out of the fish's mouth (or appearing to) is priceless.

[alcina]

Thanks, Gilligan!