Monterey/Carmel Pics 5-25-08

[Larry C]

Trying to catch up a bit before leaving Friday for Utila. Here are some from a couple of dives we did a few weeks ago. First set are from Monolobo in Carmel.

Geitodoris Heathi

Featherduster worm in Corynactis

Sea Star

The rest are from Shale Island in Monterey, off Del Monte beach

Peltodoris Nobilis

Diaulula Sandiegensis with Purple Ringtop Snails

Diaulula Sandiegensis orgy with red Sea Cucumber

Hermissenda Crassicornis

Finally, and my wife swears she didn't set this up for me
Purple Ringtop Snail on a Turban Snail on a Kellet's Whelk

 

[AndyT]

Coo pics Larry - was beginning to wonder where you had gotten to.

 

[RTW]

Great shots.
Have a great Utila trip and take lots of pictures.
(And thanks for all of your informative SP-350 posts.)

 

[parabolic]

Beautiful stuff Larry. That's quite a menage a trois! You sure your wife wasn't the matchmaker on that one? Have a great time in Utila, but be careful, the warm water could be a big shock to your systems. Regards, ++Ken++

 

[Larry C]

Thanks Andy, Ken & RTW. Hopefully, I can figure out how to take pictures in clear water with natural light. Maybe I'll just adjust the WB so they all look green. Then I'll feel at home. Maybe some Whale Sharks have delayed their plane reservations and will stick around for us since we're a few weeks late on their season.

 

[MontereyCADiver]

Larry,

With all due respect, I'm not so sure I believe your wife! Are you SURE she didn't set-up that picture???

Anyway, great pictures (as always)!

I'm sure I speak for others when I say, I'm looking forward to the pictures you'll bring back from Utila. Have a safe and fun trip.

Jeff

 

[jonix]

very nice set larry! love the Hermissenda Crassicornis shot. it looks like sonic the hedgehog

enjoy utila!

 

[Larry C]

Thanks Jon, thanks Jeff, and now that the stressful part (planning and packing) is over, I'm sure we'll have a great time. Anyone fly TACA lately? I couldn't seem to get an answer from them on personal items. (Purse, backpack) and whether they have to go in the ONE 22lb. carry on (reg.bag/emergency lost baggage clothing & camera gear). Many airlines allow a second under seat personal item.

 

[MontereyCADiver]

Current baggage policies - TACA.COM

Have a safe trip!

 

[Adriaan557]

Very nice photos!