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
This dive site brings natural elements and challenging lighting conditions together, yet offers striking sights both above and below the surface. The morning light paints portions of the rock walls, leaving others in deep shadow. The afternoon light changes to harsh light and strong silhouettes. Lastly, night brings an opportunity for testing camera settings in extreme conditions to ask the question: what is the max ISO?
“Hold my beer”
1″ sensor at 25,600, 60′ depth, 8:00pm waxing gibbous moon
Time Machine
Traveling back to 2017, during the same time of year: This video brings a stark contrast to white balance and automatic color management from this years’ adventure.
Key takeaway: never stop learning.
