South Dakota affords a great amount of tourism opportunities from the patriotic experience of Mount Rushmore, the celebration of indigenous people at Crazy Horse, and picturesque Custer and the festivities of Sturgis. The scenery of Needles Highway to the overlooks of the Black Hills National Forest and surrounding areas bring pleasure to all the senses. …
Spring training is in full effect. Trade in your balls and bats for boats, scuba divers, dogs and handlers. We enjoyed yet another fantastic day on the lake with Larimer County’s Search and Rescue, FEMA, Dive Rescue and the amazing dogs, handlers and trainers that make these events a success. Photos speak louder than words, …
Roatan offers macro photography opportunities galore, but the underwater world is vast and provides opportunity for wide angle shots as well. While switching from one lens set up and mindset can be cumbersome, the opportunities to shoot both are simply too fantastic to ignore when you have limited time at each site. Natural Wonders: Underwater …
Tiny creatures abound in the underwater world of Roatan, Honduras. From tiny algae plants to worms, to shrimp and crabs and small fishes like blennies and gobies, Roatan offers a vast variety of interesting things to see…with a magnifying glass. In order of appearance: Juvenile Lancer’s Dragonet Sea Pearl Christmas Tree Worms Banded Coral Shrimp …
Time has afforded a quick gift to a fun-loving diver: new (and used) gear, shipping just in time to make this trip. The opportunity to bring the dog, the camera and some scuba gear allowed us to capture a few of the moments which make life worth living. The Blue Hole in Santa Rosa, NM …
Where can you dive on the border of Utah and Wyoming simultaneously? Flaming Gorge. Scuba diving the mountain areas marries unique diving experiences with ever-changing water levels and thus, conditions. With lower visibility, colder water and weather that changes by the minute, this dive site can prove to be challenging, and yet offer up a …
The first thought upon entering the reservoir: green. Everything is green. Large, healthy crawdads start crawling out of their wintertime mud beds, the algae is already starting to take over as the Chironomids start dancing in the water column. Each sight and sound signifies the beginning of spring and the local diving scene opening. It’s …
Photographs of coral reefs, wrecks, sharks, micro and macro. Snapshots of the Exuma Cays of the Bahamas are loaded with stunning imagery both topside and underwater. Embark on a photographic journey below to enjoy the scenes with us, and also visit our A Day in the Life of a Diver: Bahamas video.
The sound of slight commotion. The smell of coffee. A beam of light sneaks through the curtain from the upper hatch. It’s time for breakfast as the bell rings on deck. So begins the day, with as we scarf down breakfast and immediately scurry topside to set up our tank for the day. It’s time …
Pitch black. Overhead environment. Cold water. No lights allowed. What could go wrong? Bonne Terre Mine is an abandoned lead mine complete with mining tools, restrictions, ore carts and tracks, a movie prop from a 1990s movie, and a locomotive. Additionally, there is a functional pontoon boat inside the mine, giving tours of the mine …
