Friday, November 16, 2007

Here fishy, fishy, fishy...and turtles, and...woohoo, look at that!

Aloha from Maui!

I thought that I'd post a few pics of the cool fish and other creatures we've seen in our various dives. Remember, you can click on any of the pictures to see a bigger version if you'd like.


Here's a green sea turtle flying by out at Jodo Reef



This is the elusive (and crazy fast swimming) Juvenile Peacock Razorfish.



Goofy got this shot of John and a Green Sea Turtle out at Jodo Reef



Goofy also got a pic of this Lizard fish out at Jodo



This little octopus was totally into checking out an old bottle we found nearby



A Peacock Flounder scurrying along the sand



An Undulated Moray trying to get back in a his hiding spot




Here is a very small hermit crab hanging out in a shell...John is holding the shell, so you can see how small it really is. Click on the image to see it a bit bigger...he's in there.



I like the look on the face of this Bluefin Trevally (aka Bluefin Jack)...you lookin' at me? LOL



And last, but not least...a Frogfish. It mostly looks like a lump of stuff, but it's a fish. These fish are masters of camouflage. Their fins are more like "hands" and the move around more by walking than by swimming. They mostly hang out and lure their prey to them...check it out! Way cool!



So there you go...just a small sampling of some of the stuff we've seen (and managed to get a picture of) under water this trip.

We have a ton more too...maybe we'll get some prints made this time :)

Hope you all are happy and well! Aloha!

M&G

PS: I turned on comments for this post...let us know what you think!

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

These are great photos, I am jealous. I have always wanted great underwater photos, must have digital camera, must have money.

Anonymous said...

hey guys photos look awesome i want to try that some day. seen any dolphins? hows the weather? monique in hi too. ohau visting her cousin and friends. also have friends honymooning in ohua too. miss u guys have a great time can't wait to see more pics.

Iggynut said...

I love the photos of the 'Slowskys". Thanks for sharing your photos so those of us who are stuck at work can live vicariously through you! Keep having fun.

Anonymous said...

CRAAAZY! Quite the adventure! Amazing turtle picture! Do your exercises.

Anonymous said...

Wow! Great pic's. I am glad to see you are having a great time. We are having a ball here to trying to stay dry and on the ground from the wind. Bring back some sunshine with you. Love Karen and Steve

Anonymous said...

You seem to be having way too much fun! The underwater world must be so exciting enveloped by warm water and new visuals all around you. Sensory overload! I wouldn't be surprised if you decided to stay on the islands forever!
Sheryl

Anonymous said...

Awesome! Like everyone else, I'm jealous that you are there and we are not. Yeah,,, Mr Turtle pretty cool. Welcome back!
Seiko

Anonymous said...

These are fabulous pictures - such great color - I love the bluefin jack! Sharon