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Total Solar Eclipse 2010
This is all we could see from the 2010 eclipse on the air strip of the small island Mangaia (Cook Islands). See this time lapse movie. There were three layers of coulds moving in different directions. Some guys 2.5 km further south from our place could see a little of the totality phase. — Nikon D200, AF-S VF 80-400mm, Mangaia, Cook Islands, 11 July 2010 — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/4 s; f=400 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-11 20:32:49
Total Solar Eclipse 2010
Partial phase after the eclipse which was hidden behind clouds. I held a solar filter in front of the camera lens to get this image. Looks much more interesting than just a sickle an black background. See this time lapse movie which I made with a second camera. — Nikon D200, AF-S VF 80-400mm, Mangaia, Cook Islands, 11 July 2010 — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=80 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-11 20:42:54

Budapest

Chain Bridge
The Chain Bridge over the Danube at sunrise. The following are snapshots taken on my daily commute during a long weekend. I didn't have much time or energy to take photos. — EXIF: Nikon D3; Δt=1/200 s; f=45 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 2010-10-29 7:43:07
Parliament
The Parliament in Budapest at sunrise. — EXIF: Nikon D3; Δt=1/60 s; f=70 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 2010-10-29 7:50:48
Sunrise above Danube
Sunrise in Budapest with Danube and ships. HDR from several shots. — EXIF: Nikon D3; Δt=1/800 s; f=70 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 2010-10-29 7:55:55
Matthew Church in the Morning
Matthias Church on the Burgberg with houses in the foreground in the light of the rising sun. — EXIF: Nikon D3; Δt=1/100 s; f=70 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-10-30 7:56:24
Parliament at Night
The Parliament in Budapest at night. HDR from several shots. Quote from a Hungarian: "If only the government in there was as great as the building". — EXIF: Nikon D3; Δt=2 s; f=50 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-10-30 23:46:06
Chain Bridge at Night
The famous Chain Bridge over the Danube at night. HDR from several shots. — EXIF: Nikon D3; Δt=1 s; f=42 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-10-31 0:00:02
Tunnel at Night
The tunnel at one end of the Chain Bridge over the Danube at night. — EXIF: Nikon D3; Δt=6 s; f=35 mm; f/16.0; ISO 200; 2010-10-31 0:06:10
Chain Bridge
Die berühmte Kettenbrücke über die Donau bei Nacht. HDR aus mehreren Aufnahmen. — EXIF: Nikon D3; Δt=1 s; f=50 mm; f/16.0; ISO 200; 2010-10-31 0:11:16
Church at Night
A church at night. HDR from five shots. — EXIF: Nikon D3; Δt=2 s; f=28 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 2010-10-31 0:31:35
Parliament Building in the Morning
The Parliament building in the morning with reflection in the Danube. — EXIF: Nikon D3; Δt=1/250 s; f=70 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 2010-10-31 10:22:08
Chain Bridge and Palace
The Chain Bridge with the Castle Palace in the background at night. HDR from several shots. — EXIF: Nikon D3; Δt=3 s; f=48 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 2010-11-01 19:49:49
Matthias Church
The Matthias Church in Budapest at night with reflections in the Danube. HDR from several shots. — EXIF: Nikon D3; Δt=4 s; f=70 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-11-01 19:52:58

Hong Kong

Taxis
Rows of houses with red/white taxis lined up on a street in Hong Kong. HDR from five shots. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=19 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-28 16:41:13
Houses
skyscrapers with palm trees. I probably exaggerated a bit with the perspective correction in Photoshop. Doesn't look natural when the high-rise buildings have all the lines perfectly vertical, but the vantage point is down. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-28 16:51:26
Skyline
Huge billboards, also known as skyscrapers, form the Hong Kong skyline. In the foreground a train station with a street. HDR from five shots. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-28 17:53:20
Panasonic
Street with skyscraper and Panasonic advertisement in Hong Kong. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/201 s; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-28 18:06:04
Billboards
Wild jumble of many billboards in a small street in Hong Kong. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-28 18:16:57
Mirrored Skyscrapers
Skyscrapers with mirrored glass facade and reflections. At least you can't complain about a lack of sunlight in the gorges. Hong Kong. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-28 18:19:47
High-rise jungle
A veritable jungle of narrow high-rise buildings crowded together. They are so close together that I wonder what happens here in an earthquake. HDR of five shots from the roof of our Hong Kong hotel. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-28 22:14:59
Sunset 1
The Hong Kong skyline with the setting sun. HDR of nine shots captured from the roof of our hotel. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/51 s; f=12 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-28 22:53:54
Sunset 2
The Hong Kong skyline with the setting sun. HDR of nine shots captured from the roof of our hotel. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/40 s; f=24 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-28 22:57:57
Sunset 3
The Hong Kong skyline with the setting sun. HDR of seven exposures captured from the roof of our hotel. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/31 s; f=18 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-28 23:00:14
Skyscrapers in the evening sun
The light of the setting sun bathes Hong Kong's skyscrapers in golden yellow light. Taken from the roof of our hotel. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/31 s; f=24 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-28 23:01:50
Sunset 4
The Hong Kong skyline with the setting sun. The last bit of sunlight trying to squeeze through the smog. HDR of nine shots captured from the roof of our hotel. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/20 s; f=24 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-28 23:09:33
Skyscrapers
evening mood in Hong Kong. HDR of five exposures captured from the roof of our hotel. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/3 s; f=24 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-28 23:25:01
Afterglow
Evening mood in Hong Kong with bright orange cirrus clouds. HDR of five exposures captured from the roof of our hotel. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-28 23:35:04
Marina in the Afterglow
The Marina of Hong Kong in the afterglow. HDR of five exposures captured from the roof of our hotel. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=2 s; f=24 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-28 23:37:43
Dusk
Dusk in Hong Kong. The billboards and tennis courts are brightly lit. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-28 23:39:19
Light trails
A bridge with the light trails of passing cars. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=8 s; f=120 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-28 23:56:49
Tsing Ma Bridge
The Tsing Ma Bridge (Lantau Link) which connects Lantau Island and the new airport to Tsing Yi Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=52 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 14:33:08
Park Island
On the left the Tsing Ma Bridge and on the right a lot of high-rise residential buildings on Park Island, directly in the approach and departure lane of the airport. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=28 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 14:33:21
MSC Freighter
A huge container freighter passes in front of the concrete castle high-rise residential buildings on Park Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=50 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 14:35:52
Bridge Pier
A bridge pier of the Ting Kau Bridge seen from the Lantau Link Observation Deck. This bridge connects small island Tsing Yi with the mainland. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=24 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 14:37:09
Ting Kau Bridge
This bridge connects small island Tsing Yi with the mainland. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 14:41:16
Baywatch Tower
A lifeguard lookout tower on the beach at Upper Cheung Sha Beach on Lantau Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/640 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 15:40:50
Potted plants
Lots of potted plants close together. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=29 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 15:42:16
Upper Cheung Sha Beach
sandy beach with stones on Lantau Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/180 s; f=24 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 15:44:37
Boats
Various boats of different sizes at Tai O Fishing Village. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=58 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 16:15:16
Fishing Boats 1
Fishing boats moored at Tai O Fishing Village. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=58 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 16:15:32
Fishing Boats 2
Fishing boats moored at Tai O Fishing Village. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/180 s; f=45 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 16:16:48
Fishing Boats 3
Fishing boats moored at Tai O Fishing Village. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=66 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 16:17:13
Market 1
What could it be at this market stall in Tai O Fishing Village? Shredded dried guts of endangered fish? Dried panda testicles? otter tongues? Tai O Fishing Village in Hong Kong. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 16:19:33
Market 2
A Chinese buys any colorful, dried, shredded fish stuff. Tai O Fishing Village in Hong Kong. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/61 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 16:20:37
Dried Swim Bladders
What might dried fish bladders be good for? As a spice? To cook soup? Against erectile dysfunction? Tai O Fishing Village in Hong Kong. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/40 s; f=24 mm; f/3.5; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 16:21:40
Fish Bladder Shop
More dried fish bladders. Something tells me the Chinese catch fish, take out the bladder and throw away the rest. At least in the case of sharks and shark fins, that's how they do it. Tai O Fishing Village in Hong Kong. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/20 s; f=24 mm; f/3.5; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 16:22:05
Fish market
something different than dried fish entrails. Tai O Fishing Village in Hong Kong. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/31 s; f=24 mm; f/3.5; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 16:22:55
Bridge
A small light blue bridge in Tai O Fishing Village in Hong Kong. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=24 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 16:23:26
Tai O Fishing Village
Boats at Tai O Fishing Village in Hong Kong. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 16:25:43
Fish drying
Fish laid out to dry at Tai O Fishing Village in Hong Kong. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 16:26:54
Dried Fish
This could probably be the dried remains of a deep-sea devil. Tai O Fishing Village in Hong Kong. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=24 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 16:27:58
Dried shark
And here is a dried shark, or at least its skin and fins. Tai O Fishing Village in Hong Kong. The hundreds of thousands of shark fins that have been cut off lie well hidden on some roof to dry. Tai O Fishing Village in Hong Kong. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 16:28:15
Dried Fish Bladders
More dried fish bladders. Tai O Fishing Village in Hong Kong. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=85 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 16:28:35
Dried porcupine fish
And I'm sure the Chinese still think it's great: puffed up, dried porcupine fish. To eat or as an ornament? Disgusting. Tai O Fishing Village in Hong Kong. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/50 s; f=52 mm; f/4.8; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 16:29:10
Sea creatures
And all kinds of dried starfish, mussels, snail shells, sea urchins. They are all protected species. Tai O Fishing Village in Hong Kong. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/100 s; f=52 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 16:29:17
Figures
Figures on the roof of a temple. Tai O Fishing Village in Hong Kong. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/180 s; f=102 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 16:32:32
Temple 1
A temple at Tai O Fishing Village in Hong Kong. HDR from five shots. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/46 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 1600; 2010-09-29 16:41:14
Temple 2
A temple at Tai O Fishing Village in Hong Kong. HDR from five shots. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 1600; 2010-09-29 16:41:49
Tai O Fishing Village
The fishing village "Tai O" on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=29 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 16:45:07
Tian Tan Buddha 1
The big Tian Tan Buddha statue on Lantau Island. A small Austrian with greasy hair who was rejected by the Vienna Art Academy would certainly have been delighted. The swastika was actually a symbol of good luck in Buddhism and Hinduism before its meaning was rotated 180 degrees by the Nazis. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=32 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 17:41:26
Buddha with swastika
The big Tian Tan Buddha statue on Lantau Island. A small Austrian with greasy hair who was rejected by the Vienna Art Academy would certainly have been delighted. The swastika was actually a symbol of good luck in Buddhism and Hinduism before its meaning was rotated 180 degrees by the Nazis. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=50 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-29 17:43:24
Figures
In the temple under the Tian Tan Buddha statue on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=24 mm; f/5.0; ISO 1600; 2010-09-29 18:09:41

New Zealand

Tree on the beach
Tree on the beach at Goat Island Marine Reserve. HDR from five shots. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-02 10:48:44
Dead tree on the beach
A dead tree on the beach at Goat Island Marine Reserve. HDR from five shots. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=13 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-02 10:51:17
Cows at the pond
Cows at a pond somewhere between Warkworth and Paihia. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=85 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-02 13:56:20
Kawiti Glow Worm Cave
Limestone formations on the way to Kawiti Glow Worm Cave. But we skipped the cave itself. There are enough stalactite caves at home. HDR from five shots. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=42 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-02 14:11:17
Kawiti Glow Worm Cave
Limestone formations on the way to Kawiti Glow Worm Cave. But we skipped the cave itself. There are enough stalactite caves at home. HDR from five shots. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=52 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-02 14:11:47
Pond in the rainforest
A pond in the rainforest on the gravel road route between Paihia and Russel on the Bay of Islands. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=16 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-03 11:37:15
Bay of Islands
At the Bay of Islands. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=19 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-03 11:58:22
Russel Jetty
The ship's jetty at the port of Russel on the Bay of Islands New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-03 12:22:00
Russel Jetty
The ship's jetty at the port of Russel on the Bay of Islands New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-03 12:22:37
Russel Beach
The beach at Russel on the Bay of Islands New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/400 s; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-03 12:26:25
Boat on the Beach
A boat on the beach at Paihia in the Bay of Islands. HDR from nine exposures. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-03 4:04:28
Harara Falls
The Harara Falls near Paihia. Well, not really impressive. HDR from five shots. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-04 8:54:34
Cape Reinga
A meadow with a river, reeds and sand dune in the background near Cape Reinga, the northernmost point of New Zealand. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/100 s; f=58 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-04 11:34:45
Cape Reinga Lighthouse
The lighthouse at Cape Reinga, the northernmost point of New Zealand. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/751 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-04 12:16:01
Cape Reinga Lighthouse
The lighthouse at Cape Reinga, the northernmost point of New Zealand. HDR from seven shots. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-04 12:17:59
Cape Reinga
The beach at Cape Reinga, the northernmost point of New Zealand New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-04 12:24:01
Hilly landscape
Green hilly landscape with sheep. Somehow I liked the lighting mood better here by eye. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-04 15:20:11
Waipoua Forest
A walkway through Waipoua Forest showing large Kauri trees. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-05 9:34:08
Kauri Tree
An impressive large Kauri tree in the Waipoua Forest. Almost every moment you think you see blue avatars jumping around the corner. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=14 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-05 9:38:41
Toyota RAV4
Chicks and men with no dick like big cars :-) We had booked a large rental car because of our diving luggage. In hindsight, a smaller one would have done. The thing drinks gas like a thirsty camel drinks water in an oasis. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-05 10:39:03
Mud hole
A mud hole from which hot steam rises. This "mud pool" is located in front of the entrance of Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland, south of Rotorua. Admission per person: NZD 30. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/800 s; f=150 mm; f/5.0; ISO 800; 2010-09-06 9:51:23
Mud Holes
Mud Holes at Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland. Unfortunately it rained all day and after two hours we and the camera were soaked. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-06 11:21:54
Steaming Crater
A steaming crater in Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-06 11:24:15
Path with bushes
A path through the bushes in Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=14 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-06 11:30:23
Artists Palette
A yellow pool of sulphurous hot water at Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-06 11:33:39
Bushes with yellow moss
At first glance, it looks like sulfur crystals have accumulated on the bushes, but these are yellow moss or lichen, which is believed to be feeding on the sulfur fumes. Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-06 11:37:08
Artists Palette
A yellow pool of sulphurous hot water at Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland. Unfortunately, it rained all day and the colors aren't that great. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-06 11:39:24
Artists Palette
A yellow pool of sulphurous hot water at Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland. Unfortunately, it rained all day and the colors aren't that great. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-06 11:40:54
Fern Forest
A beautiful fern overgrown forest in the Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-06 11:50:44
Alum Cliffs
Alum Cliffs: Smoking rock faces with colored pools in the rain. Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-06 12:03:42
Forest trail
A forest trail in Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-06 12:31:23
Champagne pool
At the champagne pool. It was raining in torrents and the sulfur vapor was constantly blowing in the face and fogging the cameral island. Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=15 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-06 12:45:04
Devil's Cave
Devil's Cave: An unreal poisonous green pond. The color looks even more extreme in reality than in the photo. Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=16 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-06 12:57:08
Geothermal Vapor Clouds
Vapor clouds rise throughout the geothermally active area between Rotorua and Taupo. There are some thermal baths here. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=50 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-07 11:04:58
Peacock
A peacock doing its cartwheel. He always wanted to stretch his bottom out at me and I had to get around him on my knees. Wairakei Thermal Valley New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=14 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-07 11:51:15
Wairakei Thermal Valley
Rising steam clouds in the Wairakei Thermal Valley near Lake Taupo. This attraction is small and mighty and a dreamy photogenic landscape. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=14 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-07 12:05:11
Wairakei Thermal Valley
Rising steam clouds in the Wairakei Thermal Valley near Lake Taupo. This attraction is small and mighty and a dreamy photogenic landscape. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=13 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-07 12:07:48
Wairakei Thermal Valley
Rising steam clouds in the Wairakei Thermal Valley near Lake Taupo. This attraction is small and mighty and a dreamy photogenic landscape. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-07 12:09:13
Wairakei Thermal Valley
Rising steam clouds in the Wairakei Thermal Valley near Lake Taupo. This attraction is small and mighty and a dreamy photogenic landscape. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-07 12:12:08
Wairakei Thermal Valley
A lichen-covered railing in the Wairakei Thermal Valley near Lake Taupo. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-07 12:26:38
Wairakei Thermal Valley
A creek in the Wairakei Thermal Valley near Lake Taupo. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=19 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-07 12:49:25
Wairakei Thermal Valley
A creek in the Wairakei Thermal Valley near Lake Taupo. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-07 12:59:48
Wairakei Power Station
In the Wairakei Power Station, geothermal energy is used to generate electricity. As an unfortunate side effect, numerous geysers have dried up since this power plant was put into operation because the water level has dropped. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/181 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-07 14:02:08
Wairakei Power Station
In the Wairakei Power Station, geothermal energy is used to generate electricity. As an unfortunate side effect, numerous geysers have dried up since this power plant was put into operation because the water level has dropped. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/100 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-07 14:03:05
Wairakei Power Station
Passing under hot steam tubes at the Wairakei Power Station, where electricity is generated from geothermal energy. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-07 14:04:11
Huka Falls
The river to the Huka Falls at Lake Taupo. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=14 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-07 14:35:11
Huka Falls
The Huka Falls near Lake Taupo... Well, the Rhine Falls are more impressive. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-07 14:43:54
Lake Taupo
Two pruned trees on the shore of Lake Taupo. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=14 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-07 16:28:48
Lake Taupo
Sunset at Lake Taupo New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=14 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-07 17:19:40
Lake Taupo
Sunset at Lake Taupo New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=16 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-07 17:23:04
Lake Taupo
Sunset at Lake Taupo New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-07 17:29:14
Lake Taupo
Sunset at Lake Taupo New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-07 17:37:48
Craters of the Moon, Wairakei
Rising steam in the "Craters of the Moon" at Wairakei near Lake Taupo. There used to be geysers here, but since the geothermal power plant started operating in Wairakei, these have dried up. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-08 10:58:03
Craters of the Moon, Wairakei
Rising steam and bubbling mud at the "Craters of the Moon" at Wairakei near Lake Taupo. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=42 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-08 11:03:48
Craters of the Moon, Wairakei
Rising steam and bubbling mud in the "Craters of the Moon" at Wairakei near Lake Taupo. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-08 11:26:43
Wairakei Terraces
Unfortunately, the Wairakei Terraces sinter terraces are artificial and are made from the hot sewage from the adjacent power plant fed. I was expecting something like in Pamukkale (Türkiye). New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-08 11:55:38
Wairakei Terraces
Unfortunately, the Wairakei Terraces sinter terraces are artificial and are made by the hot sewage from the adjacent power plant fed. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-08 11:58:46
Scenery
Some scenery around Lake Taupo. These could be remnants of former volcanic vents. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-08 13:35:10
Gothic Tunnel
A Gothic-style Catholic tunnel located somewhere on Forgotten World Highway 43 between Taupo and New Plymouth. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=22 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-09 12:25:31
Muddy River
A Muddy River somewhere on Forgotten World Highway 43 between Taupo and New Plymouth. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-09 12:27:16
Muddy River
A Muddy River somewhere on Forgotten World Highway 43 between Taupo and New Plymouth. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=18 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-09 12:28:09
Mount Taranaki
The volcano Mount Taranaki (Mount Egmont: behind clouds with rainbow. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=62 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-10 9:19:36
Mount Taranaki
The volcano Mount Taranaki (Mount Egmont: behind clouds. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-10 11:36:27
Dawson Falls
The path to Dawson Falls in Mount Egmont National Park New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-10 12:09:07
Dawson Falls
The Dawson Falls in Mount Egmont National Park New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-10 12:16:36
Dawson Falls
The Dawson Falls in Mount Egmont National Park New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-10 12:22:20
Dawson Falls
The Dawson Falls in Mount Egmont National Park New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/4 s; f=52 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-10 2:27:03
Dawson Falls
The Dawson Falls in Mount Egmont National Park New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=17 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-10 12:34:31
Mount Taranaki
Mount Taranaki volcano (Mount Egmont: . HDR from 5 exposures from -2 to +2 EV New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=120 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-11 10:44:01
Mount Taranaki
The volcano Mount Taranaki (Mount Egmont: with imposing cloud formations. HDR from 7 exposures from -3 to +3 EV New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=66 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-11 11:03:38
Mount Taranaki
The volcano Mount Taranaki (Mount Egmont: with imposing cloud formations. HDR from 7 exposures from -3 to +3 EV New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-11 11:16:59
Clouds
Impressive cloud formations at Mount Taranaki volcano (Mount Egmont: . HDR from 7 exposures from -3 to +3 EV New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-11 11:25:25
Mount Taranaki
Mount Taranaki volcano (Mount Egmont: . HDR from 7 exposures from -3 to +3 EV New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=100 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-11 11:46:15
Mount Taranaki
The volcano Mount Taranaki (Mount Egmont: with imposing cloud formations. HDR from 7 exposures from -3 to +3 EV New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-11 11:46:49
Mount Taranaki
The volcano Mount Taranaki (Mount Egmont: with imposing cloud formations. HDR from 7 exposures from -3 to +3 EV New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=42 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-11 11:59:29
Wellington Cable Car
The cable car with a view of Wellington. We had just had a blue disturbance so we could get out and see some of the city. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=18 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-12 14:32:14
Wellington
Old and new buildings side by side in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. The city planning looks quite chaotic and consists of colorful jumbled buildings of different styles. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=22 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-12 15:21:05
Hafenbar
A bar in the harbor that has not yet been completely painted. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-12 15:51:35
Wellington
Bridge at the harbor in Wellington, at the southern end of New Zealand's North Island. The next day we take the ferry to the South Island. We have to leave the rental car and get another one. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=22 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-12 16:18:23
Wellington
A theater building on Wellington Harbour. New Zealand North Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=19 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-12 16:27:51
Regenbogen
In Picton, der Hafenstadt im Norden der Südinsel wurden wir nach dem Übersetzen mit der Fähre am Abend mit strömendem Regen und einem Regenbogen begrüsst. Neuseeland Südinsel — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-09-14 19:08:32
Waikawa
The small port of Waikawa near Picton on the northern end of New Zealand's South Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/800 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-09-15 11:33:31
Queen Charlotte Sound) The Queen Charlotte Sound (strait
with many small bays and a view of Waikawa. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/640 s; f=35 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-09-15 11:54:39
Queen Charlotte Sound) The Queen Charlotte Sound (strait
in the Marlborough Sounds with many small bays. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-09-15 12:17:25
Port Underwood
View of Port Underwood in the Marlborough Sounds with many small bays in the very north of the South Island. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-09-15 13:32:01
Oyster Bay
Some memorial in Oyster Bay, which is supposed to commemorate the construction of the road and the laying of the cable. A three-legged dog barked at me from behind. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=14 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 2010-09-15 13:50:08
Robin Hood Bay
A few hundred bends further in Robin Hood Bay, a small river flows into the sea. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-15 14:44:14
Overexploitation of forests
Overexploitation of forests here is enormous. It's sick how whole slopes are completely cut down here, so that the soil is washed out by the rain because it's no longer held together by the roots. The road is buried in numerous places. You could at least leave every second tree standing when cutting down, but that's probably too complicated. It is partly reforested with small trees, but the intervention in the ecosystem is enormous and the same tree species is always planted. You will probably only notice and change it when everything is broken. "Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, but I'm not quite sure about the universe yet." (Albert Einstein: New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-15 14:57:23
Robin Hood Bay
View of Robin Hood Bay. Here you can clearly see how entire slopes have fallen victim to the overexploitation of the forests. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-15 15:05:44
Picton Harbour
Ships in Picton Harbour, at the end of Queen Charlotte Sound New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=50 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-15 17:53:11
Picton Harbour
The port of Picton with the large piers where the car and train ferries between the two main islands of New Zealand dock. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-16 11:33:21
Lumber store
All tree trunks that have been cut down from the surrounding forests are stored here. There are certainly important things like three-ply toilet paper or Windows operating instructions. Sick. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-16 11:37:48
Havelock
View of Havelock at the end of Mahau Sound in the Marlborough Sounds New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-16 12:56:32
Mahau Sound
View of the Mahau Sound New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-16 13:03:38
Motueka Valley
View of Motueka Valley from Hawkes Lookout. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=19 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-16 16:26:20
Golden Bay
View of the Golden Bay area below the thick cloud cover. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-16 16:55:39
Golden Bay
View of the Golden Bay area below the thick cloud cover. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-16 17:14:15
Golden Bay
View of the Golden Bay area below the thick cloud cover. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=19 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-16 17:15:55
Golden Bay
View of the Golden Bay area below the thick cloud cover. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-16 17:17:10
Golden Bay
View of the Golden Bay area. The sun tries to penetrate the cloud cover. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=50 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-16 17:18:35
Golden Bay with Rainbow
The shoreline of Golden Bay with Rainbow. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=17 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-17 10:25:13
Golden Bay Wadden area
The tidal flat area in Golden Bay. The sea here is so flat that large parts of it are dry at low tide. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-17 11:10:34
Maruia Falls
The small waterfall Maruia Falls. Unfortunately I didn't take any gray filters with me and I couldn't expose the pictures long enough for the water to appear flowing. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-17 14:56:16
Waiau River
The Waiau River meanders through Lewis Pass. We were on our way to Hanmer Springs hot springs. Best thing to do in this shitty weather. On the way it snowed from 800 meters above sea level. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=15 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-17 16:48:37
Mountain peaks
Snow-capped mountain peaks at the end of a plain. Somewhere in the north of New Zealand's South Island on the way to Hanmer Springs. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-19 13:27:57
Mountain trail
A trail somewhere in the mountains in Hanmer Forest Park. At some point the path became narrower and bumpier, so we better turned around. New Zealand South Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=42 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-19 13:34:50
Trees
Trees on a river plain in the mountains in Hanmer Forest Park. New Zealand South Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-19 14:46:21
Clarence River
The Clarence River meanders through the mountains. We actually wanted to go to Lake Tennyson, but since the journey took longer than expected, we turned around. New Zealand South Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-19 14:54:07
Mountains
Somewhere on the way through the mountains on New Zealand's South Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=16 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-19 16:39:48
Rainbow
An early morning low rainbow somewhere in New Zealand's South Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-20 11:16:03
Chimney
The ruins of a chimney on the coast of Kaikoura in New Zealand's South Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-20 12:43:35
Sea Lion
A sea lion sunbathes on a rock on the coast of Kaikoura in New Zealand's South Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=400 mm; f/8.0; ISO 320; 2010-09-20 12:52:49
Sea Lion
A sea lion sunbathes on a rock on the coast of Kaikoura in New Zealand's South Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=400 mm; f/9.0; ISO 320; 2010-09-20 12:53:30
Sea Lion
A sea lion sunbathes on a rock on the coast of Kaikoura in New Zealand's South Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=400 mm; f/7.1; ISO 320; 2010-09-20 12:56:26
Snow-capped mountains
On the coast of Kaikoura on New Zealand's South Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=58 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-21 10:43:09
Sea Lion
A sea lion sunbathes on a rock in the sea lion colony off the coast of Kaikoura. In the background, the surf crashes against the rocky shore, causing the spray to spurt up. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/640 s; f=400 mm; f/14.0; ISO 400; 2010-09-21 10:48:21
Yawning Sea Lion
A sleepy sea lion yawns at the sea lion colony off the coast of Kaikoura. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=400 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-09-21 10:58:01
Yawning Sea Lion
A sleepy sea lion yawns at the sea lion colony off the coast of Kaikoura. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=400 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-09-21 11:00:27
Two sea lions
Two sea lions look at us disinterestedly in the sea lion colony off the coast of Kaikoura. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=400 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-09-21 11:05:01
Sea lion colony
A group of sea lions at the colony off the coast of Kaikoura on New Zealand's South Island. Two (presumably cops) have a small argument. Perhaps one wants to challenge the other for his sunny spot. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2010-09-21 11:13:10
Yawning sea lion
A sea lion is lying in the green meadow, lazily yawning at us. Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2010-09-21 11:15:53
Sea lion with surf
A sea lion sunbathes on a rock in the sea lion colony off the coast of Kaikoura. In the background, the surf crashes against the rocky shore, causing the spray to spurt up. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=195 mm; f/10.0; ISO 320; 2010-09-21 11:20:52
Sea lion with surf
A sea lion sunbathes on a rock in the sea lion colony off the coast of Kaikoura. In the background, the surf crashes against the rocky shore, causing the spray to spurt up. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=116 mm; f/11.0; ISO 320; 2010-09-21 11:22:29
Sea lion
This is how a sea lion scratches its back. Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=400 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2010-09-21 11:28:32
Sea lion
A sea lion sits on a rock on the coast of Kaikoura. He seems to be considering whether he should catch fish or rather sunbathe. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=175 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-09-21 11:30:03
Sea lion
The fat bull majestically scratches itself with its fin. on the shoulder. Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=175 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-09-21 11:30:15
Coast
A tree trunk on a shingle beach on the coast just north of Kaikoura. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=20 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 2010-09-21 15:18:00
Sea lion in the water
In the evening we visited another sea lion colony. Here a sea lion swims in the water and blows its nose. Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=400 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-21 18:03:26
Seagulls and sea lions
The seagulls probably want to compete with the sea lion for the sunny spot on the rock. Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/751 s; f=400 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 2010-09-21 18:10:23
Seagulls
Two seagulls probably feel unobserved and start fucking. Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=400 mm; f/10.0; ISO 200; 2010-09-21 18:11:42
Bull fight
A fight between two sea lions. Is it about fishing grounds? Is it a female? Or is it about the sunny spot on the rock? Nobody knows for sure. Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=310 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-09-21 18:13:42
Bulls arguing
the sea lion in the background seems to be cheering them on. Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/400 s; f=250 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-09-21 18:14:07
Scratch scratch
The little sea lion is itchy behind the ear. With such short limbs you have to be pretty flexible. New Zealand. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/350 s; f=400 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-09-21 18:16:56
Two sea lions
Two sea lions are arguing again. It looks more like they're yodeling in competition. New Zealand. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=400 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 2010-09-21 18:19:51
Evening mood in Kaikoura
View of Kaikoura from a small hill with the mountain range and a beautiful band of clouds. HDR from five shots. Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-21 18:42:27
Sunset in Kaikoura
The best light for landscape photography is when the sun is low in the sky. The shadows become longer and make every unevenness in the landscape stand out vividly. Clouds bring more tension into the picture. View from a small hill on Kaikoura with the mountain range. HDR from five shots. Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=48 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-21 18:45:27
Fence
A fence on a hill in Kaikoura at sunset. New Zealand. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=90 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-21 18:59:06
Sunset
OK, on this sunset I overdid it a bit with HDR from nine shots. New Zealand. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=52 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-21 19:02:26
Sunset
The sun has disappeared behind a band of clouds. HDR from nine exposures. New Zealand. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-21 19:12:22
Hector's Dolphins
Five Hector's Dolphins off the coast of Kaikoura. This species lives only on the coast of New Zealand and is critically endangered. A female only gives birth to a young about every 8 years. The main cause of the extinction are fishermen, as the animals get caught in the nets and drown. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=38 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-09-22 11:54:51
Snowy mountain range
The wind blows snow from the tops of the snowy mountain range near Kaikoura on New Zealand's South Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=48 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2010-09-22 9:33:30
Sperm Whale
The fluke of a descending Sperm Whale off Kaikoura New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=185 mm; f/8.0; ISO 400; 2010-09-22 13:20:06
Whale Watching
One of the whale watching boats in Kaikoura on New Zealand's South Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=130 mm; f/10.0; ISO 400; 2010-09-22 13:25:13
Sperm Whale
The asymmetrical blow of a surface resting Sperm Whale off Kaikoura New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/6.3; ISO 400; 2010-09-22 13:25:25
Sperm Whale
The fluke of a descending Sperm Whale off Kaikoura New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=310 mm; f/7.1; ISO 400; 2010-09-22 13:25:44
Sperm Whale
The fluke of a diving Sperm Whale off Kaikoura New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=310 mm; f/7.1; ISO 400; 2010-09-22 13:25:44
Hector's Dolphins
Two Hector's Dolphins off the coast of Kaikoura. This species is one of the smallest dolphins and only lives off the coast of New Zealand and is critically endangered. A female only gives birth to a young about every 8 years. The main cause of the extinction are fishermen, as the animals get caught in the nets and drown. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=150 mm; f/7.1; ISO 400; 2010-09-22 13:55:31
Hector's Dolphin
A Hector's Dolphin off the coast of Kaikoura. This species is one of the smallest dolphins and only lives off the coast of New Zealand and is critically endangered. A female only gives birth to a young about every 8 years. The main cause of the extinction are fishermen, as the animals get caught in the nets and drown. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=160 mm; f/7.1; ISO 400; 2010-09-22 14:03:51
Hector's Dolphin
A Hector's Dolphin off the coast of Kaikoura. This species is one of the smallest dolphins and only lives off the coast of New Zealand and is critically endangered. A female only gives birth to a young about every 8 years. The main cause of the extinction are fishermen, as the animals get caught in the nets and drown. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=160 mm; f/7.1; ISO 400; 2010-09-22 14:03:51
Hector's Dolphin
A Hector's Dolphin off the coast of Kaikoura. This species is one of the smallest dolphins and only lives off the coast of New Zealand and is critically endangered. A female only gives birth to a young about every 8 years. The main cause of the extinction are fishermen, as the animals get caught in the nets and drown. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=160 mm; f/7.1; ISO 400; 2010-09-22 14:04:01
Hector's Dolphins
Two Hector's Dolphins off the coast of Kaikoura. This species is one of the smallest dolphins and only lives off the coast of New Zealand and is critically endangered. A female only gives birth to a young about every 8 years. The main cause of the extinction are fishermen, as the animals get caught in the nets and drown. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=160 mm; f/7.1; ISO 400; 2010-09-22 14:04:12
Surf
Surf on the rocky coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-09-23 11:23:47
Surf
Surf on the rocky coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-09-23 11:25:00
Surf
Surf on the rocky coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=116 mm; f/9.0; ISO 320; 2010-09-23 11:30:02
Surf
Surf on the rocky coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=80 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 2010-09-23 11:36:50
Surf
Surf on the rocky coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/9.0; ISO 200; 2010-09-23 11:38:46
Surf
Surf on the rocky coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-09-23 11:39:33
Surf
Surf on the rocky coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-09-23 11:41:34
Kaikoura Peninsula
The coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula with the sea lion colony New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-09-23 12:24:37
Kaikoura Peninsula
The coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula with the sea lion colony New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=14 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-23 12:36:46
Kaikoura Peninsula
The coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula with the sea lion colony New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-23 12:38:23
Sea lions
Sea lions compete for the best sunbathing spot on the coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/800 s; f=400 mm; f/13.0; ISO 400; 2010-09-23 12:54:32
Sea Lions
Sea lions sun themselves on the rocks on the coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/800 s; f=260 mm; f/14.0; ISO 400; 2010-09-23 12:54:54
Sea Lion
A sea lion suns its belly on the coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/800 s; f=400 mm; f/13.0; ISO 400; 2010-09-23 12:55:54
Sea Lion
A sea lion on the coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/800 s; f=400 mm; f/9.0; ISO 400; 2010-09-23 12:56:30
Cormorants
Two cormorants (Magpie cormorant, Pied cormorant, yellow-faced cormorant, Phalacrocorax varius: playing with the washed-up algae greenery on the coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/800 s; f=400 mm; f/13.0; ISO 400; 2010-09-23 12:59:40
Cormorants
Two cormorants (Magpie cormorant, Pied cormorant, yellow-faced cormorant, Phalacrocorax varius: playing with the washed-up algae greenery on the coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/7.1; ISO 320; 2010-09-23 13:01:10
Cormorant
A Great Cormorant (Pied cormorant, yellow-faced cormorant, Phalacrocorax varius: playing with washed up seaweed on the coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/10.0; ISO 320; 2010-09-23 13:05:20
Hector's dolphin
Beautifully drawn Hector's dolphins (lat. Cephalorhynchus hectori) accompany the ship as it leaves Akaroa Bay on New Zealand's South Island. They are among the smallest dolphins and are only found in the coastal regions of New Zealand. Your species is Critically Endangered. Again and again they get caught in fishing nets. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=45 mm; f/7.1; ISO 320; 2010-09-25 12:41:58
Hector's Dolphin
Beautifully drawn Hector's Dolphins (lat. Cephalorhynchus hectori) accompany the ship as it exits Akaroa Bay on New Zealand's South Island. They are among the smallest dolphins and are found only in the coastal regions of New Zealand. Your species is Critically Endangered. Again and again they get caught in fishing nets. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=45 mm; f/8.0; ISO 320; 2010-09-25 12:42:07
Hector's Dolphin
Beautifully drawn Hector's Dolphins (lat. Cephalorhynchus hectori) accompany the ship as it exits Akaroa Bay on New Zealand's South Island. They are among the smallest dolphins and are found only in the coastal regions of New Zealand. Your species is Critically Endangered. Again and again they get caught in fishing nets. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=50 mm; f/6.3; ISO 320; 2010-09-25 12:42:20
Hector's Dolphin
Beautifully drawn Hector's Dolphins (lat. Cephalorhynchus hectori) accompany the ship as it exits Akaroa Bay on New Zealand's South Island. They are among the smallest dolphins and are found only in the coastal regions of New Zealand. Your species is Critically Endangered. Again and again they get caught in fishing nets. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=50 mm; f/7.1; ISO 320; 2010-09-25 12:42:52
Hector's Dolphin
Beautifully drawn Hector's Dolphins (lat. Cephalorhynchus hectori) accompany the ship as it exits Akaroa Bay on New Zealand's South Island. They are among the smallest dolphins and are found only in the coastal regions of New Zealand. Your species is Critically Endangered. Again and again they get caught in fishing nets. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=85 mm; f/7.1; ISO 320; 2010-09-25 14:49:58
Hector's Dolphin
Beautifully drawn Hector's Dolphins (lat. Cephalorhynchus hectori) accompany the ship as it exits Akaroa Bay on New Zealand's South Island. They are among the smallest dolphins and are found only in the coastal regions of New Zealand. Your species is Critically Endangered. Again and again they get caught in fishing nets. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=85 mm; f/7.1; ISO 320; 2010-09-25 14:49:59
Hector's Dolphin
Beautifully drawn Hector's Dolphins (lat. Cephalorhynchus hectori) accompany the ship as it exits Akaroa Bay on New Zealand's South Island. They are among the smallest dolphins and are found only in the coastal regions of New Zealand. Your species is Critically Endangered. Again and again they get caught in fishing nets. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=85 mm; f/7.1; ISO 320; 2010-09-25 14:49:59
Hector's Dolphin
Hector's Dolphins (lat. Cephalorhynchus hectori) accompany the ship as it exits Akaroa Bay on New Zealand's South Island. They are among the smallest dolphins and are found only in the coastal regions of New Zealand. Your species is Critically Endangered. Again and again they get caught in fishing nets. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=85 mm; f/7.1; ISO 320; 2010-09-25 14:50:27
Hector's Dolphin
Beautifully drawn Hector's Dolphins (lat. Cephalorhynchus hectori) accompany the ship as it exits Akaroa Bay on New Zealand's South Island. They are among the smallest dolphins and are found only in the coastal regions of New Zealand. Your species is Critically Endangered. Again and again they get caught in fishing nets. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=85 mm; f/7.1; ISO 320; 2010-09-25 14:50:27
Hector's Dolphin
Beautifully drawn Hector's Dolphins (lat. Cephalorhynchus hectori) accompany the ship as it exits Akaroa Bay on New Zealand's South Island. They are among the smallest dolphins and are found only in the coastal regions of New Zealand. Your species is Critically Endangered. Again and again they get caught in fishing nets. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=105 mm; f/8.0; ISO 320; 2010-09-25 14:52:02
Hector's Dolphin
Beautifully drawn Hector's Dolphins (lat. Cephalorhynchus hectori) accompany the ship as it exits Akaroa Bay on New Zealand's South Island. They are among the smallest dolphins and are found only in the coastal regions of New Zealand. Your species is Critically Endangered. Again and again they get caught in fishing nets. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=175 mm; f/6.3; ISO 320; 2010-09-25 15:11:22
Hole in the Rock
A hole in the rock overlooking the lighthouse. On the coast of the Akaroa Peninsula in New Zealand. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=80 mm; f/4.5; ISO 320; 2010-09-25 15:24:35
Jetty
A jetty at Akaroa in the sunset. HDR from nine exposures. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=66 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-25 18:28:43
Akaroa
A house in Akaroa in the evening sun. HDR from five shots. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=29 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-25 18:41:10
Kiln
A stone oven on the coast of Akaroa. This is where the fat used to be boiled down during the whaling period. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=28 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-25 18:43:11
Seagulls on wooden poles
Each seagull has its place on a wooden pole on this jetty. HDR from five shots. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=29 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-25 18:45:28
House
Another house in Akaroa in the light of the setting sun. HDR from five shots. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-25 18:47:48
Blue House
A pier with a blue wooden house in Akaraoa on New Zealand's South Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=90 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-25 18:51:05
Houses
Beautiful houses in Akaroa illuminated by the light of the setting sun. HDR from five shots. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=38 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-25 18:52:21
Lighthouse
A lighthouse near Akaroa. HDR from five shots. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=45 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-25 19:05:47
Pink Classic Car
A pink classic car for sale in Akaroa. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=35 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-25 19:33:02
Akaroa
Akaroa at dusk South Island New Zealand — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=29 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-25 19:37:08
Akaroa
Akaroa at dusk South Island New Zealand — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=28 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-25 19:42:52
Banks Peninsula
The inlet at Akaroa on the Banks Peninsula. All of this used to be (about 8-11 million years ago: a 1500m high volcano. At some point the crater wall collapsed and formed this sea arm. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-09-27 11:31:05
Cows
Cows on the Banks Peninsula south of Christchurch New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=120 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-09-27 11:33:05
Mosquitoes
Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzt! A huge swarm of mosquitoes at Lake Ellesmere. New Zealand South Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=120 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-09-27 12:01:16

Australia (2010)

Darling Harbour
Walking along the harbour in Sydney. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/350 s; f=40 mm; f/10.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-26 2:48:27
Sussex Hotel in Sydney
Interesting contrast with old building in the foreground, motorway bridge and skyscraper with glass facade behind. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/180 s; f=32 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-08-26 5:15:53
Contrasts
Interesting contrast with old building in the foreground, motorway bridge and skyscraper with glass facade behind. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=32 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2010-08-26 5:17:21
Spider
Spiderman was here. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=42 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-08-26 5:27:12
Old Harbour, Sydney
Luxury flats (from AUD 1.5 million) in Sydney's old harbour area. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=24 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-08-26 5:32:44
Rock on Car
This work of art would be quite out of place on the Gotthard Pass. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/180 s; f=100 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-08-26 5:41:36
Harbour Bridge
The giant bridge across the harbour of Sydney. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=48 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-26 5:46:41
Harbour Bridge
The giant bridge across the harbour of Sydney. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=24 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-26 6:00:26
Opera House
The world-famous Sydney Opera House, photographed 1 million times. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/400 s; f=52 mm; f/10.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-26 6:15:31
Three Sisters, Blue Mountains
The rock formation "Three Sisters" in the Blue Mountains with a rainbow. HDR from 5 shots (-2/3, -1/3, 0, +1/3, +2/3). — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=34 mm; ISO 100; 2010-08-27 5:28:09
Three Sisters, Blue Mountains
The rock formation "Three Sisters" in the Blue Mountains with a rainbow. HDR from 5 shots (-2/3, -1/3, 0, +1/3, +2/3). — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=55 mm; ISO 100; 2010-08-27 5:30:55
Harbour Bridge and Opera House, Sydney
The Harbour Bridge and the Opera. "Pseudo-panorama" (fisheye and cropped). — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/91 s; f=10.5 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-28 9:20:01
Overseas Passenger Terminal, Sydney
HDR from five shots with auto bracketing (-2, -1, 0, +1, +2). — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=85 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-28 9:24:40
Opera House, Sydney
HDR from five shots with auto bracketing (-2, -1, 0, +1, +2). I had to retouch out a few tourists. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=15 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-28 10:06:45
Harbour Bridge, Sydney
The famous Sydney Harbour Bridge at dusk. HDR from five shots with auto bracketing (-2, -1, 0, +1, +2). — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=32 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-28 10:09:42
Opera House, Sydney
HDR from five shots with auto bracketing (-2, -1, 0, +1, +2). — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=48 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-28 10:11:35
Sydney Skyline
HDR from five shots with auto bracketing (-2, -1, 0, +1, +2). — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-28 10:15:13
Hickson Road, Sydney
Under the Harbour Bridge — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-30 4:46:12
Darling Harbour
View from Sydneys famous harbour bridge down to the Darling Harbour. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=16 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-30 5:17:24
Harbour Bridge
Walking across the harbour bridge of Sydney. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=22 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-30 5:23:35
Opera house with harbor bridge
I tried to photograph the opera house from a perspective that not everyone has already taken. Later I took the same photo at dusk with more interesting light. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=20 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-30 5:45:48
Opera House, Sydney
The opera house with one of the stone shelters at Milson Point. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=20 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-30 6:17:09
Opera House, Sydney
Taken from one of the stone shelters at Milson Point. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=22 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-30 6:22:43
Milsons Point
HDR shot of Milsons Point opposite Sydney city centre. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-30 6:26:05
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Same picture as before but at night. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=6 s; f=22 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-31 10:02:51
Opera House with Skyline
HDR long exposure of the Sydney skyline at dusk. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=45 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-31 10:12:00
Sydney Skyline
HDR long exposure of the Sydney skyline at dusk. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=45 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-31 10:13:35
Sydney Harbour Bridge
HDR long exposure of the Sydney Harbour Bridge at dusk. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=5 s; f=19 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-31 10:16:47
Sydney Skyline
Panorama of the two previously created photos for the whole Sydney skyline. — EXIF: Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-31 10:19:35

Fiji

Coral Reef
A wonderful coral reef with lot of hard and soft corals and deep blue water in the background. Dive #397: Yellow Mellow, Vatu-I-Ra, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=15 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-07 21:35:53
Anthias
A lot of pink anthias in a soft coral and with Sandra in the background. Dive #397: Yellow Mellow, Vatu-I-Ra, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=15 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-07 21:40:08
Soft Coral
Anthias hiding in a soft coral. Dive #397: Yellow Mellow, Vatu-I-Ra, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=15 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-07 21:40:49
Scorpionfish
A small white scorpionfish. The wide angle lens was not the right choice to take a good picture. Wowever, it's not that bad. Dive #397: Yellow Mellow, Vatu-I-Ra, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/10.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-07 21:45:31
Feather Seastar
A feather seastar sitting on a coral. During the day they are usually curled up and at night they're open and sometimes swimming through the water. Dive #397: Yellow Mellow, Vatu-I-Ra, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-07 21:49:07
Cavern
A small cavern with openings in the ceiling and all covered with corals. Dive #397: Yellow Mellow, Vatu-I-Ra, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=17 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2010-08-07 21:53:14
Many Colorful Fish
A lot of small and colorful fish are swimming above the coral reef. If one holds the breath and stays quietly on position, they come slowly out. Dive #397: Yellow Mellow, Vatu-I-Ra, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=17 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-07 21:58:19
Gorgony
A pretty red gorgony in blue water. Dive #397: Yellow Mellow, Vatu-I-Ra, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=16 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-07 22:00:38
Gorgony with Sandra
The same gorgony as from the previous picture but with dive buddy Sandra. Dive #397: Yellow Mellow, Vatu-I-Ra, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=16 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-08-07 22:02:53
Coral with Fish
A lot of small colorful fish are swimming above this coral. Dive #397: Yellow Mellow, Vatu-I-Ra, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=16 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-08-07 22:05:05
Clarks Anemonefish
A Clarks Anemonenfish above its anemone, photographed from bottom up with the water surface in the background. Dive #397: Yellow Mellow, Vatu-I-Ra, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=20 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2010-08-07 22:10:26
Gorgony
Feather seastars are sitting on this red gorgony which is located in a cavern. Dive #398: Howard's Dinner, Vatu-I-Ra, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=10.5 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-08 0:53:07
Cavern with Softcorals
Softcorals are dwelling in this cavern. Dive #398: Howard's Dinner, Vatu-I-Ra, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=10.5 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-08 0:54:11
Lionfish
I shot this photo with a fisheye lens and had to get very close to this lionfish so that its feathers almost touched the dome port. Dive #398: Howard's Dinner, Vatu-I-Ra, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-08-08 1:03:36
Corals with Sea Goldies
A lot of sea goldies were hiding in the branches of this coral. Dive #398: Howard's Dinner, Vatu-I-Ra, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-08-08 1:07:24
Yellow Softcoral
A yellow softcoral with the sun in the background. Here two strobes would have been better to get a more threedimensional look. With just one strobe it looks flat. Dive #398: Howard's Dinner, Vatu-I-Ra, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-08-08 1:09:01
Feather Seastar
A feather seastar with the sun and a diver in the background. Dive #398: Howard's Dinner, Vatu-I-Ra, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-08-08 1:10:04
Hardcoral
A hardcoral with the sun in the background. I should have waited longer before taking this picture. There are still my bubbles visible on the top. Dive #398: Howard's Dinner, Vatu-I-Ra, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/10.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-08 1:25:51
Reeftop
The top of this reef almost touches the water surface. Dive #398: Howard's Dinner, Vatu-I-Ra, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=10.5 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2010-08-08 1:27:14
Gorgonies
Red gorgonies with lots of orange anthias. Dive #399: Coral Garden, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=10.5 mm; f/4.5; ISO 100; 2010-08-08 4:31:15
Corals with Divers
Hard and soft corals with damselfish in the foreground and divers in the background. Dive #399: Coral Garden, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=10.5 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-08 4:35:01
Soft Corals
A lot of sea goldies are swimming around this coral block with soft corals. Dive #399: Coral Garden, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=10.5 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-08 4:36:18
Feather Seastars
Feather seastars with sea goldies and the sun in the background. Two Thumbs Up, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/4.5; ISO 100; 2010-08-08 20:57:58
Gorgonies
Very beautiful gorgonies with lots of colourful small fish. Two Thumbs Up, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/4.5; ISO 100; 2010-08-08 21:03:27
Gorgonies
Very beautiful gorgonies with lots of colourful small fish. Two Thumbs Up, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=10.5 mm; f/4.5; ISO 100; 2010-08-08 21:11:57
Coral Hind
A beautiful red coral hind with blue dots. Usually they are shy and don't like being photographed. Dive #402: Tetons 1, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/10.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-09 0:26:24
Nudibranch
This type of nudibranch is very common around Fij and about 2cm in size. This one here probably got bitten by a fish. Tetons 1, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-09 0:34:00
Longnose Hawkfish
A longnose hawkfish is sitting on coral twigs. Dive #402: Tetons 1, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/10.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-09 0:42:42
Phyllidia varicosa
A sea slug (Phyllidia varicosa) Dive #402: Tetons 1, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/14.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-09 0:46:27
Flabellina
A nudibranch of the species Flabellina. Don't know the exact name. Dive #402: Tetons 1, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/14.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-09 0:48:56
Barracudas
A swarm of barracudas with some surgeon fish hiding in it. Dive #403: Namena NST, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=24 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-09 4:36:20
Barracudas
A swarm of barracudas with some surgeon fish hiding in it and the sun in the background. Dive #403: Namena NST, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=24 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-09 4:37:56
Fish Factory
This dive site was called "fish factory". A more suitable name would be "the fish have gon e to factory" because there were almost no fish here. The current was very strong here. It was like riding on a train and looking out the window. Dive #404: Fish Factory, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=10.5 mm; f/4.5; ISO 100; 2010-08-10 0:30:10
Corals
The current on this dive site was so strong that I hardly could point my camera on this coral. It almost blew the mask off the face. Dive #404: Fish Factory, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=10.5 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-08-10 0:42:05
Bluespotted Stingray
Where is the bluespotted stingray? It was hiding under a table coral and being photographed by this diver. I had no chance to get there. The current was too strong. Dive #404: Fish Factory, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=10.5 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-10 0:51:44
Coral Block
I didn't have much time for taking pictures on this dive site because the current was that strong. After all, this site wasn't very special either. Despite the strong current there were very few fish. Dive #404: Fish Factory, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=10.5 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-10 0:53:03
Underwater Landscape
And some more underwater landscape with corals and little fish. Dive #404: Fish Factory, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=10.5 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2010-08-10 0:59:02
Gorgony
Yeah, a gorgony at the "texas reef". After the dive I knew why it was called with that name. It looked like the desert in texas. Probably in texas there were more fish. The reef was pretty damaged, mostly due to the cyclone in january 2010 and probably overfishing. Dive #406: Texas Reef, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=10.5 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-08-11 4:23:53
Sandra
My dive buddy girlfriend wife Sandra ... there wasnät much more to photograph on this site. There were as many fish as in texas. Probably I should have photographed the dead reef for documentation but I forgot it. Dive #406: Texas Reef, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=10.5 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-11 4:51:04
Clarks Anemonenfisch
A photo of clarks anemone fish (Amphiprion clarkii). Dive #407: Night dive in Radi Harbour, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=60 mm; f/13.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-11 7:22:56
Pufferfish with Louse
A sleeping black-spotted pufferfish ( Ein schlafender schwarz gepunkteter Kugelfisch (Arothron nigropunctatus) which had a parasite louse behind one eye. Dive #407: Night dive in Radi Harbour, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=60 mm; f/18.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-11 7:46:40
Baby Cuttlefish
Unfortunately there were that many transparent worms during this night dive which were attracted by my pilot lamp and swimming around the field of view and ruined asmost every picture. Here's a baby cuttle fish trying to hide in the sand ... and a lot of nasty worms. Dive #407: Night dive in Radi Harbour, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-11 7:56:11
Flatworm
A swimming flatworm with a lot of transprarent other worms swimming always in the light beam of my camera. Dive #407: Night dive in Radi Harbour, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-11 7:58:11
Snail
A snail is looking at me underneath its shell. Dive #407: Night dive in Radi Harbour, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-11 8:01:25
Crayfish
A big crayfish is trying to hide underneath a coral block. Dive #407: Night dive in Radi Harbour, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-11 8:06:31
Small Crocodilefish
Portrait of a small crocodile fish. Dive #407: Night dive in Radi Harbour, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-11 8:14:40
Smal Crocodilefish
Another portrait of the same small crocodile fish. Unfortunately one of these nasty transparent worms was dancing on its head and I didn't see it only later on the computer screen. That's why one should take always more than one picture of the same target. Dive #407: Night dive in Radi Harbour, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-11 8:14:53
Scorpionfish
A small scorpionfish. Dive #407: Night dive in Radi Harbour, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-11 8:16:45
Kauri Snail
The kauri snails look alive much better than dead in souvenir shops. Eine Kaurischnecke. Horrible this tourist merchandise with animals. Dive #407: Night dive in Radi Harbour, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-11 8:20:41
Crab
A big crab sitting on a coral. Dive #407: Night dive in Radi Harbour, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-11 8:23:54
Coral Fish
Little fish in a coral. Dive #408: Yanuca Island, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-12 4:51:10
Shrimps
Two shrimps in an anemone. Dive #408: Yanuca Island, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-12 4:54:45
Shrimp
A shrimp in an anemone. The second one disappeared oout of the frame. Dive #408: Yanuca Island, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-12 4:56:17
Shell
The exhaust hole of a big shell. Dive #408: Yanuca Island, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-12 5:01:02
Heart
A heart shaped red hard coral. Dive #408: Yanuca Island, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-12 5:20:01
Fish
A pretty fish dancing around. Probably a juvenile. Dive #408: Yanuca Island, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-12 5:33:11
Shrimp
A transparent shrimp on a anemone. One can also see the eggs inside the body. Dive #409: Yanuca Island, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-12 7:52:34
Orange spotted filefish
This orange spotted filefish (Oxymonacanthus longirostris) is taking a nap in a coral. Dive #409: Yanuca Island, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-12 7:56:00
Scorpionfish
A small scorpionfish. Unfortunately one cannot see the lightning like reflex in its eye. Dive #409: Yanuca Island, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-12 8:19:16
Octopus
The eye of a small octopus looking at me. Dive #409: Yanuca Island, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-12 8:22:17
Hermit Crab
During night dives one can see hermit crabs walking around. Dive #409: Yanuca Island, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-12 8:26:59
Sea Urchin
A sea urchin (probably Heterocentrotus mammillatus). Dive #409: Yanuca Island, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-12 8:28:23
Flatworm
A flatworm swimming in water. Dive #409: Yanuca Island, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-12 8:29:04
Sea Star
Sea stars have a remarkable regenaration capability. This one has lost two arms which grow back. If you cut off an arm of a sea star, then also a sea star grows back from one arm. Dive #410: Matua Leva, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-13 0:50:11
Christmas Tree Worm
A christmas tree worm with blue gills living in a stone coral. Dive #410: Matua Leva, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-13 0:54:14
Christmas Tree Worms
Christmas tree worms with yellow and white gills living in a stone coral. Dive #410: Matua Leva, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-13 0:54:29
Anemone Fish
This anemone is guarded by an anemone fish. Dive #410: Matua Leva, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=60 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-13 1:10:41
Whitetip Reefshark
Unfortunately this picture of a whitetip reefshark was totally underexposed because the camera settings were on macro. Converted it to black/white because it looks better than blue/cyan. Dive #411: Windseye Passage, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=60 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-08-13 4:55:20
Butterfly Fish
A group of butterfly fish passing by. Dive #412: Trigger Rock, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-13 21:02:06
Fish Swarm
A swarm of fusilier fish. Dive #412: Trigger Rock, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-13 21:07:24
Emperor Angelfish
An emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator). Dive #412: Trigger Rock, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-13 21:10:26
Whitetip Reef Shark
A whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) was lying on a rock prominence taking a nap. Athough I got closer very slowly I roused it. Dive #412: Trigger Rock, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/4.5; ISO 200; 2010-08-13 21:17:41
Rubble Field
Thats all what the cyclone Thomas left from this reef when it passed in March 2010. A sad view. Dive #412: Trigger Rock, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=13 mm; f/4.5; ISO 200; 2010-08-13 21:24:04
Destroyed Reef
Thats all what the cyclone Thomas left from this reef when it passed in March 2010. A sad view. Dive #412: Trigger Rock, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=15 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2010-08-13 21:32:40
Leopard Shark 1
A leopard shark. Dive #413: Qilaqila Passage, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/91 s; f=22 mm; f/5.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-14 5:02:53
Leopard Shark 2
A leopard shark. Dive #413: Qilaqila Passage, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/91 s; f=22 mm; f/5.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-14 5:02:55
Longnose butterfly fish
Lat. Porcipiger flavissimus. Dive #415: Katfuga Island, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-15 5:05:31
Orange spotted filefish
An orange spotted filefish (lat. Oxymonacanthus longirostris) looks directly into the camera. Dive #415: Katfuga Island, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/10.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-15 5:11:57
Scythe Triggerfish
A boomerang triggerfish or sycthe triggerfish (lat. Sufflamen bursa). Dive #415: Katfuga Island, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/10.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-15 5:22:29
Sandra
Sandra with glory. Dive #415: Katfuga Island, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/22.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-16 2:14:10
Gorgony
A gorgony with the sun. And here again with Sandra. Dive #418: Namena NST, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-16 21:16:27
Sandra with Glory
My dive buddy and wife Sandra is diving behind a black coral. The sun is forming a glory around her head. Dive #418: Namena NST, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-16 21:18:51
Sun above Arch
The sun is shining above an arch connecting two coral blocks. In the foreground is a softcoral. Dive #418: Namena NST, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-16 21:24:41
Sandra in Current
There was a strong current on this dive site. Sandra is holding on a piece of dead coral and the bubbles are blowing in the wind. Dive #418: Namena NST, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2010-08-16 21:35:13
Swarm Jackfish
A swarm of jackfish (mackerels) passing by. In the background a diver. Dive #419: Namena NST, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-17 0:24:11
Barracudas
A swarm of barracudas swimming in the front of the sun. Dive #419: Namena NST, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=24 mm; f/22.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-17 0:29:39
Divebreak
What is the best one can do when there is current? Yes. Sit down, hold on tight, stay calm and watch the fish coming to you. This saves a lot of air and one sees much more. My wife took this advice literally and is sitting there like a steam locomotive. Dive #419: Namena NST, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=12 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 2010-08-17 0:31:44
Cleaning Shrimp
My cleaning shrimp is sitting on the sand and enjoying the fish which are getting very close. What most dive beginners don't know: You can't swim after fish. They come to you when you are staying quietly on the same position. Dive #419: Namena NST, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=12 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2010-08-17 11:32:12
Barracudas
A swarm of barracudas passing by. Some of them are overexposed. It is difficult to set the correct amount of flash for these silver fish. It's usually a lucky guess because one usually has just one chance. After the first shot the formation usually breaks up. Dive #419: Namena NST, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=12 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 2010-08-17 0:38:45
Fish Swarm
A big swarm of fish is passing by. I think it were jackfish. Dive #419: Namena NST, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=12 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-17 0:39:21
Sharpnose Toby Pufferfish
A very small (ca. 1-2 cm) black saddled Toby or sharpnose pufferfish (Canthigaster valentini) hiding in a feather seastar. This species is toxic and is being mimicked by a non-toxic blacksaddle filefish (Paraluteres prionurus). Dive #420: Mushrooms, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-17 3:58:30
Hawkfish
A hawkfish sitting on a piece of coral. Dive #420: Mushrooms, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/18.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-17 4:04:27
Blenny
A small blenny sitting on the ground. Dive #420: Mushrooms, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/18.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-17 4:06:38
Brittle Star
A brittle star is winding its arms around the twigs of a coral. Dive #420: Mushrooms, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/18.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-17 4:12:42
Longnose Hawkfish
A longnose hawkfish is sitting in that gorgony. Unfortunately it disappeared right after this picture so I couldn't adjust the angle that the white coral on the bottom left corner was not visible. Dive #420: Mushrooms, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/18.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-17 4:16:55
Scorpionfish
A scorpionfish is sitting well carmouflaged on the ground. As the name suggests, they sting if you touch them accidentally. Better keep distance and not touch anything. Dive #420: Mushrooms, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/18.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-17 4:27:14
Blenny
This curious blenny is looking out of its home hole. Dive #420: Mushrooms, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/22.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-17 4:36:10
Jackfish
A portrait of a jackfish. Dive #420: Mushrooms, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/5.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-17 4:49:55
Grouper
A big grouper which got disturbed by the divers in its cleaning station. The many sharks around seemed not to bother it. Dive #421: Nigali Passage, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 320; 2010-08-17 19:52:45
Grey Reef Shark
A grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhyncos) was swimming right in front of the sun when I took this picture. Unfortunately it wasn't very close so that the colour saturation would have been better. I had to adjust saturation, colour balance and contrast in this picture. See here. Dive #421: Nigali Passage, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/10.0; ISO 320; 2010-08-18 6:55:13
Grey Reef Sharks
These two grey reef sharks seemed not to have any interest in the divers below them. Nigali Passage, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/6.3; ISO 320; 2010-08-17 19:55:26
Grey Reef Shark
A female grey reef shark. Unfortunately it was too far away for a good exposed picture and appears cyan instead of grey. Even with 24mm focal lenght at APS size chip the sharks have to get very close to fill the frame. Dive #421: Nigali Passage, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/5.6; ISO 320; 2010-08-17 19:55:46
Fish Swarm
This big fish swarm stood in the current and was compact. I tried to get closer with the current wile breathing as little as possible. But the formation broke up before I was close enough. Dive #421: Nigali Passage, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-18 7:12:44
Fish Swarm
A big swarm of fish standing in the current. Unfortunately the water was not very clear. Dive #421: Nigali Passage, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-17 20:13:39
Yellow Scroll Coral
The huge yellow scroll coral (lat. Turbinaria reniformis) field at the entry of the channel at Nigali passage. Dive #421: Nigali Passage, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=15 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2010-08-17 20:30:47
Yellow Scroll Coral with surgeon fish
A swarm of surgeon fish is passing by on the yellow scroll coral (lat. Turbinaria reniformis) at the entry of Nigali passage. Dive #421: Nigali Passage, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=15 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2010-08-17 20:33:01
Yellow Scroll Coral with Sun
At first glance, salad corals look like they are soft, but they hare hard corals with embedded green algae. This is one of my favourite pictures. I had to hold myself on a rock, otherwise the current would have pushed me towards the corals. Dive #421: Nigali Passage, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=15 mm; f/16.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-18 7:36:05
Gorgony
A beautiful gorgony at the entry of Nigali passage. I shot it downwards up with the water surface in the background. Nigali Passage, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=18 mm; f/9.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-17 20:39:48
Gorgony
A beautiful gorgony at the entry of Nigali passage with the water surface in the background. Dive #421: Nigali Passage, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=18 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-17 20:40:45
Humpback whale
A humpback whale is diving in front of us while we were snorkeling. Unfortunately it is only an unsharp snapshot. It didn't have interest in us. I found this whale as a black blinking dot on the horizon while I was on the ship's deck. This was the first whale I have found. Dive #421: Nigali Passage, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=10.5 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 2010-08-18 0:24:02
Humpback whale
The world is upside down on this humpback whale picture. It was a snapshot that came this way out of the camera. It looked funny so I left it this way. Dive #421: Nigali Passage, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/180 s; f=10.5 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 2010-08-18 0:24:06
False cleanerfish
This s a false cleanerfish (Aspidontus taeniatus) which looks similar to the real cleanerfish (Labroides dimidiatus), but instead of cleaning the fish from parasites, it bites off a bit of the fish itself. Dive #422: Anthias, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/20.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-18 2:11:58
Fire Dartfish
I had to wait patiently for these two fire dartfish (lat. Nemateleotris magnifica) until they have positioned themselves like that. Dive #422: Anthias, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-18 2:22:06
Goby with pistol shrimp
A goby watching out for its partner the blind pistol shimp. Dive #422: Anthias, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/32.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-18 2:34:06
Spottail Dartfish
Two spottail dartfish (lat. Ptereleotris heteroptera) swimming side by side. Dive #422: Anthias, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/16.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-18 2:36:10
Lobster
This lobster is hiding in a hole under a block of corals. Dive #422: Anthias, Fiji. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/36.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-18 2:39:55
Algae and dead corals
That reef doesn't look healthy at all. Many dead corals and algae growing on it. Dive #424: Vatu Vai, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=16 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2010-08-18 21:17:12
Table coral
A nice table coral with small fish above and rays of sunlight. Dive #424: Vatu Vai, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=22 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-18 21:30:53
Horn coral
The small fish are always hiding in the branches of horn corals. One has to approach them very slowly holding the breath. Then they slowly come out for one picture. The flashlight scares them back again. Dive #424: Vatu Vai, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=22 mm; f/13.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-18 21:35:37
Fish swarm
A swarm of fish is swimming through the coral garden. Dive #424: Vatu Vai, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-18 21:39:52
White tip reef shark
Unfortunately that white tip reef shark was too far away for the macro lens and also for the flash. Dive #424: Vatu Vai, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=60 mm; f/5.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-19 0:22:16
White tip reef shark
That white tip reef shark just laid down and got disturbed by a photo diver. Dive #424: Vatu Vai, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=60 mm; f/5.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-19 0:23:16
Clown Triggerfish
This clown triggerfish (lat. balistoides conspicillum) is getting cleaned by a cleaning fish. Dive #424: Vatu Vai, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=60 mm; f/4.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-19 0:41:12
Clark's Anemonenfish
This clark's anemonefish is looking out of its anemone. Dive #424: Vatu Vai, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=60 mm; f/14.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-19 0:56:05
Blue spotted stingray
This blue spotted stingray is hiding under a coral and probably taking a nap. Dive #424: Vatu Vai, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=60 mm; f/14.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-19 1:01:53
Humpback whales
Three humpback whales. Unfortunately too far away out in the blue. I couldn't get closer and the visibility was bad. The animals were not interested in us and just swam by. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=10.5 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2010-08-19 5:29:22
Humpback whales
And here the fourth humpback whale of this group, with a young one. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=10.5 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 2010-08-19 5:29:28
Anemone fish
An anemone fish with a soft coral, but no anemone nearby. Dive #426: Mount Mutiny, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=10.5 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-19 20:55:39
Soft corals
Colorful soft corals growing on an overhang from top to bottom. Dive #426: Mount Mutiny, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=10.5 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2010-08-19 21:12:35
Stone corals
A broken stone coral. Here one can see how the pattern of the surface is created by pillars inside of the coral. Dive #426: Mount Mutiny, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=10.5 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-19 21:25:59
Anemones
Here are anemones on the reeftop but no anemone fish. Dive #426: Mount Mutiny, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=10.5 mm; f/16.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-19 21:33:38
Reef top
The reef top of Mount Mutiny, a rock pillar made of stone corals, grown from 1000m depth. Dive #426: Mount Mutiny, Fiji — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=10.5 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 2010-08-19 21:46:40
GPS Track
I tracked the entire tour with a GPS device.

Fiji

Palm trees on the beach
Six palm trees on the beach, somewhere on the south coast of the main island on the way to the capital, Suva. We rented a car to see the capital and go diving. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/180 s; f=38 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-08-03 21:27:38
Beach
A piece of driftwood on the beach of Fiji's main island. There are no lonely, snow-white sandy beaches here. You can find them in the Maldives. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=35 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-04 0:44:57
Hut on the beach
A bamboo hut on the beach. First we wanted to go to French Polynesia. Something like that would have cost 200 francs for one night there. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=32 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-04 0:46:06
Three rusty ships
Three rusty ships are anchored in the harbor in front of Fiji's capital Suva. I hope they don't transport highly toxic goods. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/100 s; f=120 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-04 3:12:44
Ship
A ship in the harbor of Fiji's capital Suva. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-04 3:14:40
Suva
Buildings in Fiji's capital Suva. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/40 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-04 3:43:26
Canal
A canal in Fiji's capital Suva. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/100 s; f=24 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-04 3:51:30
Suva
Pedestrian promenade along the canal in Fiji's capital Suva. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=50 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-08-04 3:58:49
Bus
An orange bus from "Citie Cruza" in Fiji's capital Suva. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=65 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 2010-08-04 4:08:35
Suva
A street in Fiji's capital Suva. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=40 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-04 4:13:32
Church
A church in Fiji's capital Suva. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-04 4:22:50
Island
A reef with an island in the background. Here at the reef was our first dive in Fiji. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=300 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-08 0:32:55
Nai'a Bow
Our ship "Nai'a" and home for two weeks on a liveaboard around Fiji, wide angle view from the bow. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/350 s; f=10.5 mm; f/10.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-08 1:03:20
Water sphere
The earth is a round water sphere. Barely a quarter of the surface is solid land. And the thin crust on the glowing lava ball isn't that solid either. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=10.5 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-08 1:05:29
Nai'a sun deck
The sun deck on our liveaboard Nai'a, with which we were on a two-week dive safari in Fiji. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/400 s; f=10.5 mm; f/10.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-08 1:07:02
Nai'a anchor winch
The anchor winch from our liveaboard Nai'a, with which we were on a two-week dive safari in Fiji. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=10.5 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-08 1:08:03
Nai'a dive deck
Everything is still neat and tidy. Soon everything is full of diving gear for the next two weeks. On liveaboard in the waters of Fiji. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/10 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 400; 2010-08-09 8:44:34
Nai'a Photo Room
Cameras and dive lights could be stored in this room. There was plenty of space for this. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/40 s; f=10.5 mm; f/3.2; ISO 400; 2010-08-09 8:45:11
Palm Island
Short stop at one of the small neighboring islands to get more passengers (owners of the boat) on board. The weather should get even better. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=90 mm; f/5.6; ISO 320; 2010-08-09 21:33:20
Nai'a Zodiac
Loading the Zodiac with the crane. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=45 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2010-08-09 21:36:10
Zodiac with divers
Exit of the Zodiac with divers to the next dive site. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=85 mm; f/9.0; ISO 320; 2010-08-10 1:24:59
Fisherwoman
A fisherwoman waves to us on her small outrigger canoe. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=175 mm; f/5.0; ISO 320; 2010-08-10 3:45:22
Green Island
A small Green Island, probably at the east end of Vanua Levu, where we were looking for humpback whales. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=80 mm; f/8.0; ISO 320; 2010-08-10 3:46:12
Greener island
Another green island with more meadow than forest. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=80 mm; f/7.1; ISO 320; 2010-08-10 3:46:54
Bay
Somewhere between islands in a bay. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=80 mm; f/8.0; ISO 320; 2010-08-10 3:49:06
Cabin on the beach
Sometimes I want to go here, far away from all stress and computer problems. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=250 mm; f/5.3; ISO 320; 2010-08-10 3:51:24
Seagull
A black, white-collared seagull in flight. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/8.0; ISO 320; 2010-08-10 3:52:46
Paparazzi
Paparazzi on the beach, locals taking pictures. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/5.6; ISO 320; 2010-08-10 4:24:55
Palm island
The setting sun bathes a green island covered with palm trees in golden yellow light. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=85 mm; f/5.0; ISO 320; 2010-08-10 21:05:00
Sunbeams
The sun pushes its rays through low-hanging clouds. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=80 mm; f/10.0; ISO 320; 2010-08-10 21:13:13
Fisherman
A lone fisherman waves to us on his small canoe. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2010-08-10 22:47:55
Sailing boat
A tiny sailing boat struggles through the rough sea. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=330 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 2010-08-11 0:01:32
Votuasica
Three locals on their small motorboat. Either the woman in the middle is being kidnapped or she doesn't know that raising both arms is a distress signal and not a greeting. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 2010-08-11 0:29:13
Bush fires
Did someone set the fire intentionally or unintentionally? Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/640 s; f=400 mm; f/13.0; ISO 320; 2010-08-11 1:55:15
Nai'a forecastle
In search of humpback whales. Humpback whales used to be plentiful in season around Fiji until they were heavily hunted. Either they had actually been exterminated or the whales stopped coming here and went to Tonga. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=10.5 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-11 23:18:29
Nai'a aft deck
The dive platform on the aft deck of the ship Nai'a. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=10.5 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-11 23:21:11
Diving equipment
scuba tanks, jackets and regulators on the aft deck of the ship Nai'a in Fiji. Ready for the next dive. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=10.5 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-11 23:21:37
Lookout
Two crew members on the lookout are on the lookout for humpback whales. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=120 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-14 0:22:54
Zodiacs
The two dinghies of the ship Nai'a. One had lost the sunroof in the two weeks. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2010-08-14 1:51:39
Nai'a
The dive ship Nai'a, with which we were traveling for two weeks in the Fiji archipelago in the South Pacific, at anchor. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-14 2:30:50
Tree with sun
Shore excursion with a short hike. Here an overgrown tree with the sun behind it. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=45 mm; f/9.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-14 2:45:25
Nai'a in the bay
The liveaboard Nai'a at anchor in a bay. Hopefully it doesn't leave without us. We have already paid in advance. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=120 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 2010-08-14 2:58:53
Idyllic Bay
An idyllic bay on a South Sea island in the Fiji archipelago. Two other sailing boats are anchored here. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/180 s; f=35 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 2010-08-14 2:59:39
Nai'a in the bay
The dive ship Nai'a at anchor in a bay. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=24 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 2010-08-14 3:00:29
Bathtub
A lonely bathtub under a tree on a South Sea island in the Fiji archipelago. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/180 s; f=24 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 2010-08-14 3:05:15
Green Flash
The "Green Flash" occurs at sunset, when the last bit of the sun's disk shines over the horizon. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=400 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 2010-08-15 7:54:51
Sunset
Sunset at Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/751 s; f=400 mm; f/14.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-15 7:52:43
Humpback Whale
A humpback whale dives in front of the ship NAI'A. It showed up so surprisingly before a dive that I still had the 105mm macro lens on the camera. Unfortunately I didn't see him snorkeling. He also had no interest in playing with us. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/640 s; f=105 mm; f/13.0; ISO 200; 2010-08-16 1:19:02
Kava Party
Evening event on the ship Nai'a. Everyone had to dress in the traditional Fijian wrap skirt and drink kava. This is a popular drink made from crushed kava roots in the South Seas. It tastes like dishwater and has a slightly numbing effect. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-18 10:17:54
Making Music
Evening event on the ship Nai'a. The crew with traditional South Seas music and a bowl of kava in the middle. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-18 10:18:31
Kava
A bowl of kava should not be missing at a festival in the South Seas. The drink is made from the kava root and has a slightly numbing effect, but contains no alcohol. Well, fortunately that wasn't always the case. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=34 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-18 10:24:40
Making Music
Evening event on the ship Nai'a. The crew with traditional South Seas music. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=10.5 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-18 10:43:02
Sunset
Atmospheric sunset in the South Pacific. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=50 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-18 20:38:40
Residence
A villa on a deserted island in Fiji. Nobody seems to be home. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=120 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-08-19 2:53:11
Island with Beach
A small island in Fij with palm trees and a white sand beach. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=120 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2010-08-19 2:56:52
Native People
The inhabitants of a small island invite us to dinner and a small party. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=48 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-19 7:44:49
Child
A local child in a traditional raffia skirt. Something tells me the kids don't always run around like that. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=58 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-19 7:49:09
Stove
A typical Fijian oven. Here in the hole under the leaves our dinner is cooking. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-08-19 7:53:04
Village
The local village on a small island in Fiji, which we were allowed to visit. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/40 s; f=24 mm; f/3.5; ISO 100; 2010-08-19 7:55:21
House
A Fijian wooden house on a local island at dusk. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=34 mm; f/7.1; ISO 800; 2010-08-19 8:23:08
Dusk
I have forgotten what is stored or cultivated in the covered vats. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=34 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-08-19 8:24:58
Children
Local children on a flight of stairs at dusk. They love being photographed. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=34 mm; f/4.5; ISO 800; 2010-08-19 8:30:12
Kava Celebration
A festival organized for us with music, singing and dancing. The bowl of kava should not be missing. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=45 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-08-19 8:33:15
Presents
Moses, a crew member of the ship Nai'a, presents gifts. A traditional kava root and the school backpacks that Sandra and I bought with school supplies and... toothbrushes and toothpaste, of course. Of course, the richest passengers from the USA brought the fewest gifts. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=48 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-08-19 8:35:12
Making Kava
Local children preparing kava. Is the drink actually suitable for minors? There is no alcohol in it, but it still has an anesthetic effect. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=85 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-08-19 8:38:12
Sitting and Clapping
A musical event presented for us. Many are performed while seated. The music of the Melanesians is very different from that of the Polynesians, which we associate most closely with the South Seas. Both are also very different ethnic groups. The Polynesians are originally from the Philippines and the Melanesians from Australia and Papua New Guinea. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-08-19 8:54:48
Dancing Boy
A native dancing boy with a crown of leaves and a raffia skirt in one of the Fiji Islands with locals, which we visited at the end of our liveaboard. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=70 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-08-19 9:06:04
Seated Women
Local women cross-legged with rhythmic movements to the music. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=35 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-08-19 9:10:02
Dance
A traditional Fijian dance with symbolic weapons. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-08-19 9:13:08
Girl with chewing gum
The little girl enjoys her chewing gum more than the music. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=102 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-08-19 9:17:46
Good Bye!
The locals say goodbye to us and thank us for the gifts we brought with us. Thank you for the hospitality and the unique experience. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-08-19 9:36:27
Donation
A donation from us for the village will be gratefully accepted. Fiji Islands. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-08-19 9:39:53

Vanuatu

Aore Island Resort
Snorkeling at Aore Island Resort — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-15 1:16:50
Aore Island Resort
Snorkeling at Aore Island Resort — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-15 1:21:06
Aore Island Resort
Snorkeling at Aore Island Resort — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/180 s; f=10.5 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-15 1:24:40
Aore Island Resort
Snorkeling at Aore Island Resort — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=10.5 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2010-07-15 1:34:29
Aore Island Resort
A swarm of fish underneath the jetty at Aore Island Resort. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=10.5 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2010-07-15 1:46:31
Aore Island Resort
A swarm of fish underneath the jetty at Aore Island Resort. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=10.5 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-15 1:48:48
Fish Swarm
A fish swarm at Cindys Reef — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=22 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-16 23:57:15
Clam Shell
A clam shel in a big block stone coral — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=12 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-17 0:03:33
Bat Fish
A bat fish Cindys Reef — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-17 0:10:09
Shipwreck Bow
The bow of a sunken ship at Million Dollar Point. It probably sank during a salvage mission of the valuable stuff that the americans sank here after the second world war. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=12 mm; f/4.5; ISO 100; 2010-07-18 23:36:23
Shipwreck Cargo Bay
The cargo bay of a sunken salvage ship. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-18 23:37:34
Hand in Hand
The local guide holds the hand of an inexperienced diver. How was it again with the buddy system and solo diving? Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-18 23:38:31
Junkyard
All the american world war II junk is piling up several meters high down to 50 meters. This here is a caterpillar with some trailers and a crane. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-18 23:40:01
Steering Wheel 1
Our local guide is trying whether the crane is still working under water and poses for a picture. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-18 23:44:28
Steering Wheel 2
Also my dive buddy is posing for a picture on the crane's steering wheel. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-18 23:44:56
Tire
Slowly the nature is reclaiming the junkjard. Red sponges are growing on this tire peeping out of the junk. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-18 23:46:13
Barracuda Swarm
A swarm of young barracudas is swimming in blue water. While they are young they are swimming mostly in swarm formation and are harmless. When they grow older and bigger they are loner and one as to be very careful. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-18 23:46:28
Trailer Tires
The tires of a sunken trailer. One profile doesn't match the others. I guess those aren't suitable for winter conditions. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-18 23:47:32
Coral on Trailer
A stone coral is growing on a sunken trailer. On this site one could dive for days and every time see something new in the garbage pile. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-18 23:48:17
Gorgony on Junkyard
A nice gorgony is growing between all this junk from the second world war. In the background a swarm of young barracudas is swimming by. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-18 23:49:48
Gorgony on Scrap
Another gorgony, this time a yellow one, is growing on the scrap of this World War II junkyard. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-18 23:51:25
Tires
The tires of some vehicle wreck are looking out of the huge pile of scrap metal and garbage. This was probably once a trailer. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=12 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-18 23:55:49
Caterpillar
A caterpillar is lying upside down on this huge World War II junkyard left by the americans. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=12 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-18 23:59:16
Shipwreck
The wreck of another ship that probably sank while salvaging some of the old metal on this junkyard. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=12 mm; f/4.5; ISO 100; 2010-07-19 0:05:14
Aore Plane Wreck
The remnans of a crashed WW II airplane nearby Aore island. Aore island, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=12 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-19 2:36:34
Gorgony
There probably haven't been many divers on this dive site. The gorgony is still big and looks intact. A black feather seastar has sat down on it. Aore island, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=12 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-19 2:37:44
Gorgony
And another gorgony. But fish are rare here in these waters. probably everything is fished empty. Aore island, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=12 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-19 2:39:21
Propeller
The propeller of a crashed WW II airplane nearby Aore island is silently rusting. Aore island, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=12 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-19 2:45:15
Coral
The branches of a green coral. There were really almost no fish around here. Sad. Aore island, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=12 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-19 2:48:32
SS President Coolidge Bow
The bow of the wreck of the SS President Coolidge starts at 15 meters depth. The rope leads to a deco platform at 5 meters. Wreck of the SS President Coolidge, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-20 0:22:55
SS President Coolidge Anchor Wrench
The anchor wrench of the ship which lies on the side. The anchor chains are still deployed. The ship was set on ground on the shore after it was struck by a "friendly" mine, so that all 5000 soldiers and crew could leave the ship. Wreck of the SS President Coolidge, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-20 0:24:13
SS President Coolidge Gun
One of the two guns on the bow of the ship. Wreck of the SS President Coolidge, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=12 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-20 0:25:53
SS President Coolidge Gun
This could probably some ammunition or spare parts of one of the guns on the ship's bow. Wreck of the SS President Coolidge, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=12 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-20 0:26:16
SS President Coolidge
I have no idea what this was. It's probably a broken-off part of a side cover. Wreck of the SS President Coolidge, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=14 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-20 0:30:36
SS President Coolidge
Corals are growing on the side of the wreck which lies on it's port side. Wreck of the SS President Coolidge, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=12 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-20 0:33:35
SS President Coolidge
Whip corals are growing on the side of the wreck which lies on it's port side. Wreck of the SS President Coolidge, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-20 0:34:49
SS President Coolidge Porthole
Corals are growing on the wrecks porthole which was once a luxury ship. Wreck of the SS President Coolidge, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-20 0:35:30
SS President Coolidge
My dive buddy is holding a gas mask on her face. Wreck of the SS President Coolidge, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-20 0:36:13
Corals
Corals are growing on the opening of the cargo bay. An emperor fish forgot to hide itself from the camera. Wreck of the SS President Coolidge, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-20 0:37:21
Glassfish
A swarm of glassfish is looking for a shelter in the corners. Wreck of the SS President Coolidge, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/100 s; f=12 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-20 0:45:16
Air rings
Our dive guide is making air rings during the decompression stop at five meters. Wreck of the SS President Coolidge, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=14 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-20 0:55:46
Clownfish
During the decompression stop at five meters one has time to observe the many fish around here like these anemone with clownfish. Wreck of the SS President Coolidge, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-20 0:57:33
Portholes
Portholes in the first class dining room of the former luxury liner SS President Coolidge that was transformed into a troop carrier in World War II. Wreck of the SS President Coolidge, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=17 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-21 23:24:38
Lady with Unicorn
The famous lady with the unicorn can be found on the wall of the first class smoking room. Depth about 38 meters. Wreck of the SS President Coolidge, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=22 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-21 23:27:38
Cargo bay
View through the hole in the cargo bay out into the blue sea. Unfortunately my diving companions didn't turn around for posing. It would be a much nicer picture than this. Wreck of the SS President Coolidge, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=15 mm; f/5.0; ISO 640; 2010-07-21 23:31:40
SS President Coolidge
Collapsed structures on the ship deck. Maybe it once was the promenade deck. Wreck of the SS President Coolidge, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 640; 2010-07-21 23:32:41
Batfish
One of the batfish swimming around and through the wreck. SS President Coolidge, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-21 23:35:21
SS President Coolidge
Maybe this once was the captain's room. SS President Coolidge, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/25 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-21 23:37:30
Corals
Corals are growing what once was a gun. Wreck of the SS President Coolidge, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-21 23:39:13
SS President Coolidge
Alfred our dive guide is petting "Nessie" a tame moray eel living on the wreck for years. Tame or not, I'd rather don't touch it. Wreck of the SS President Coolidge, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-21 23:40:25
SS President Coolidge
The moray eel "Nessie" living in the wreck. Wreck of the SS President Coolidge, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-21 23:40:56
Shipwreck Bow
The bow of a further shipwreck that probably has sunken during a salvage operation for all the scrap metal on the ground. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=12 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 1:54:56
Junkyard
There's so many scrap metal on this junkyard. I don't know how many millions the estimated value of all the inventory was that the americans dumped here after World War II. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/180 s; f=12 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 1:55:51
Scrap Metal
The natives didn't have the money for buying it and the americans didn't want taking it home and sell it there, because they were afraid that the market would crash then. So the threw everything into the ocean. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=12 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 1:56:21
Shipwreck Bow
The dive guide and my buddy are swimming into position for a photo on the shipwreck's bow. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=12 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 1:57:05
Shipwreck Bow
The dive guide and my buddy are posing for a picture on the shipwrecks' bow. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=13 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 1:57:42
Shipwreck Cabin
The dive guide and my buddy are posing for another picture on the shipwrecks' cabin. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/91 s; f=24 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 1:59:14
Bulldozer
This sunken bulldozer lies about 50 depth. It probably was used for building the air strip at Luganville during World War II. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=17 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 2:00:28
Trucks and Tank
Trucks, trailers, a tank and many other scrap metal are piling up on this World War II junkyard. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 2:01:35
Trucks and Tank
Trucks, trailers, a tank and many other scrap metal are piling up on this World War II junkyard. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 2:02:16
Barracuda Swarm
A swarm of barracudas is circling above this historic junkjard of american war history. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 2:04:18
Trucks
Many trucks pile up here on this slope. The americans built a ramp, put a stone on the gas pedal and let them drive into the sea. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 2:05:06
Wheel on the Bus
This wheel on the bus no longer go round and round anymore. Sponges and corals are growing on its tires. OK, maybe it wasn't a bus after all. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=13 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 2:07:24
Wheel on the Bus
This wheel on the bus no longer go round and round anymore. Sponges and corals are growing on its tires. OK, maybe it wasn't a bus after all. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=13 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 2:07:42
Gorgony on Tire
Corals, sponges and a gorgony are growing on this tire that was a on a military truck on the american base at Luganville during World War II. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=13 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 2:09:25
Sunken Truck
Four wheels on a sunken military truck. Instead of donating all the equipment to the local people for all the trouble the americans have caused, they dumped everything into the ocean, sometimes even brand new stuff. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 2:10:29
Corals on Tires
Corals are growing on these tires of a sunken military truck. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=12 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 2:15:04
Corals on Tire
Corals are growing on a tire of a sunken military truck. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=12 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 2:16:43
Barrel
A barrel with growing corals on it. What might have been in there? Probably nothing toxic waste or nothing would grow here. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=12 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 2:18:51
Shipwreck
The wreck of a ship that has probalby sunken during salvage operation. Counting all the shipwrecks here, the salvage team probably underestimated the weight of the scrap metal once it came out of the water. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=12 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 2:23:38
Feather Seastar
A feather seastar sitting on top of a whip coral and spreading out all of its arms. Beind there is scrap metal from World War II and the sun is shining above it. Unfortunately I discoveres that the feather seastar is partially in a shadow. I haven't noticed that on the camera's small preview picture. I should have repositioned my strope. Thinking under water is sometimes difficult and with increasing age my arms are getting too short. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=24 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 2:26:14
Scrap Metal with Corals
A piece of scrap metal where corals are growing on it. A feather seastar is also sitting here. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=24 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 2:31:35
Fish between Scrap Metal
A swarm of small fish is hiding between all the scrap metal on this World War II junkyard. Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 2:33:25
USS Tucker Wheel
A hand wheel on the wreck of the USS Tucker or what's left of it. The ship was struck by a "friendly mine", broke into two pieces and sank here in World War II. Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/10.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-23 0:10:29
USS Tucker Bulkhead
The wreck of the marine vessel USS Tucker is lying on its side. There's nothing much left. Most of it has been stolen. Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-23 0:12:57
USS Tucker
That piece of the USS Tucker could probably have been a boiler with heat exchange tubes. Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-23 0:23:17
Soft Coral
A soft coral is growing on a piece of scrap metal that once belonged to the marine vessel USS Tucker. Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/4.5; ISO 100; 2010-07-23 0:25:32
USS Tucker
Some component of the wreck of the marine vessel USS Tucker which broke into two pieces after hitting a friendly mine. Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/4.5; ISO 100; 2010-07-23 0:26:12
USS Tucker
A swarm of fusiliers is swimming above the wreck of the USS Tucker. Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/4.5; ISO 100; 2010-07-23 0:27:26
Diveguide says OK
Alfred our local dive guide gives an OK sign from the wreck of the USS Tucker. Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-23 0:29:21
USS Tucker
Inside the broken wreck of the USS Tucker. Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/20 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-23 0:30:31
USS Tucker
Inside the broken wreck of the USS Tucker. Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=24 mm; f/4.5; ISO 100; 2010-07-23 0:37:20
USS Tucker
A table coral is growing on a piece of scrap metal of the USS Tucker. Espiritu Santu, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=22 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-23 0:41:02
Sea Turtle
A sea turtle on dive site "aore wall" nearby of our resort on Aore island. Aore island, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-23 3:08:30
Big Gorgony
A big gorgony with two feather seastars nearby of our resort on Aore island. Unfortunately there were no fish. Aore island, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/14.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-23 3:16:32
Feather seastars on Gorgony
Feather seastars sitting side by side on a big gorgony. The dive site "aore wall" was nearby our resort where we stayed during this holiday. Aore island, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=19 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-23 3:24:49
Artillery Guns
The cargo bay of the SS President Coolidge is full of war supplies. Here is an artillery gun. Wreck of the SS President Coolidge, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/25 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 800; 2010-07-23 23:56:13
SS President Coolidge
Airplane fuel tanks in the cargo bay of the SS President Coolidge. They were used to extend the range of fighting airplanes and then dropped before landing to save weight. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=20 mm; f/4.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-24 0:05:21
SS President Coolidge
A row of toilet seats for 5000 soldiers that were carried by the SS President Coolidge. Shitting side by side must have been fun here. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=19 mm; f/4.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-24 0:08:37
SS President Coolidge
Pharmaceutical ampullas from inside the wreck of the SS President Coolidge. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-24 0:09:20
SS President Coolidge
Corals growing under the bow of the SS President Coolidge. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=22 mm; f/10.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-24 2:51:36
SS President Coolidge
Corals growing under the bow of the SS President Coolidge. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=16 mm; f/10.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-24 2:52:08
SS President Coolidge
An US army jeep in the cargo bay of the SS President Coolidge. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=16 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2010-07-24 2:57:15
SS President Coolidge Salon
Light shines through a row of portholes in the dining room of the SS President Coolidge. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/40 s; f=16 mm; f/4.0; ISO 800; 2010-07-24 3:02:04
SS President Coolidge Porthole
A porthole on the wreck of the SS President Coolidge. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=24 mm; f/7.1; ISO 800; 2010-07-24 3:03:35
Saluting
My dive buddy saluting with a helmet and a rifle on the wreck of the SS President Coolidge. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-24 3:10:06
On the Rope
There's a rope from the bow of the SS President Coolidge at 15 meters depth to the decompression platform at 5 meters. Slowly follow that row and watch your dive computer. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-24 3:17:21
Clownfish
There's a lot of entertainment on the decompression platform at five meters. There are different types of anemones with different clownfish. This helps spending the time during decompression stop. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/14.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-24 3:22:00
Clownfish
Another anemone with clownfish at the five meters decompression platform above the wreck of the SS President Coolidge. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/18.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-24 3:23:41
Big orange Gorgony
A wonderful big gorgony at dive site "fan garden", Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-24 23:33:01
Gorgony with Feather Seastar
A wonderful big gorgony at dive site "fan garden", Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-24 23:40:57
Feather Seastar on Gorgony
A wonderful big gorgony at dive site "fan garden", Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-24 23:41:22
Corals
Different types of corals nearby Cindy's reef. Unfortunately there are almost no fish here. The dive guide said, that's normal here. But I think this area is overfished. Dive site "fan garden", Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-24 23:41:59
Big red Gorgony
A wonderful big gorgony at dive site "fan garden", Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-24 23:43:25
Big Gorgony
A wonderful big gorgony at dive site "fan garden", Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-24 23:44:43
SS President Coolidge
The gun on starboard side of the SS President Coolidge. Luckily this picture is sharp. I had forgotten to turn on autofocus on this dive. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=14 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-26 0:15:37
SS President Coolidge
The gun on starboard side of the SS President Coolidge. Luckily this picture is sharp. I had forgotten to turn on autofocus on this dive. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=14 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-26 0:15:54
Saki Blue Hole
The Saki Blue Hole is a freshwater source in the jungle of Espiritu Santo island. It's not very big and 12 meters deep, but the water is very clear. One has to be carefoul not to stir up sediments with the fins. I made a solo dive here. Sandra and our guide Alfred stayed on the surface. Unfortunately it was cloudy on that day. The sun came out only for a few seconds while I was on the surface. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=10.5 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-27 1:02:34
Saki Blue Hole
Diving in the Saki Blue hole on Espiritu Santo. The freshwater of this source here is filtered through porous stones. That's just a small hole here where my camera fitted in. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2010-07-27 1:07:29
Saki Blue Hole
A sunken stump in the Saki Blue Hole on Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2010-07-27 1:13:59
Saki Blue Hole
This is one of a few other blue holes on Espiritu Santo. I was allowed for a solo dive here, because it was too small for two divers. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 100; 2010-07-27 1:16:08
Saki Blue Hole
Algae are growing here and give a green colour in the blue hole. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/100 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 200; 2010-07-27 1:19:01
Saki Blue Hole
Diving in the Saki Blue hole on Espiritu Santo. The freshwater of this source here is filtered through porous stones. The bottom is very soft silt. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/100 s; f=10.5 mm; f/2.8; ISO 200; 2010-07-27 1:23:22
Saki Blue Hole
The platform on the shore of the blue hole. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/100 s; f=10.5 mm; f/3.5; ISO 200; 2010-07-27 1:27:22
Saki Blue Hole
Underneath the platform on the shore of the blue hole many fish are hiding. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/100 s; f=10.5 mm; f/3.2; ISO 200; 2010-07-27 1:29:34
Saki Blue Hole
Split view of the platform with Sandra and Alfred. He said, that water is too cold for him for diving. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/100 s; f=10.5 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 2010-07-27 1:30:27
Saki Blue Hole
Split view of the blue hole in the jungle. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/100 s; f=10.5 mm; f/3.5; ISO 200; 2010-07-27 1:32:37
SS President Coolidge
Junk on the hull of the SS President Coolidge. Here is a big hole to the engine room. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=12 mm; f/4.5; ISO 100; 2010-07-27 23:47:32
SS President Coolidge
The engine room of the SS President Coolidge is at 47 meters depth. This is the big generator that produced electricty for the whole ship. At that time this was also enough for a small city. The coils are good visible here. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=13 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-27 23:48:54
SS President Coolidge
In the engine room of the SS President Coolidge at 47 meters depth. That thing here could be a condensator. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=14 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-27 23:49:39
SS President Coolidge
And again the generator in the engine room of the SS President Coolidge at 47 meters depth. Below here was a brass panel with an inscription. Two australian divers died here. The stirred up that many silt that the got panicked and didn't find the exit. But that are here is wide open. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-27 23:50:18
SS President Coolidge
Pipes and valves in the engine room of the SS President Coolidge. I didn't want to go deeper than 47 meters. That's way too deep for a single tank and also on the limit for plain air. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=22 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-27 23:51:09
SS President Coolidge
A ladder in the engine room of the SS President Coolidge. It's sideways because the wreck lies on its side. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-27 23:51:43
SS President Coolidge
Pipes with valves in the engine room of the SS President Coolidge. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=19 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-27 23:52:03
SS President Coolidge
What's this in the engine room of the SS President Coolidge? Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=19 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-27 23:52:57
SS President Coolidge
The visibility in the control room of the SS President Coolidge was very bad. I probably should have gone closer for a detail picture, but I forgot to think about that. At depth time and thinking is limited. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=16 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-27 23:54:02
SS President Coolidge
The telegraph in the engine room of the SS President Coolidge. It was set to "Finished with Engine" before the ship sank. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=20 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-27 23:55:02
SS President Coolidge
The sign to the gentlement toilet inside the wreck of the SS President Coolidge. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-27 23:57:42
SS President Coolidge
At the doctor's room in the wreck of the SS President Coolidge. Depth about 42 meters. There are still ampullas with medicaments in the big bottle. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-27 23:58:14
SS President Coolidge
A chandelier in the first class dining room of the SS President Coolidge. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-27 23:59:44
Lady SS President Coolidge
The famous lady with the unicorn in the salon at 38 meters depth. The guide said: Divers are allowed to kiss the lade, lady divers are allowed to kiss the butt of the unicorn. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=20 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-28 0:01:34
Alfred kissing the lady
Our crazy guide removed it's jacket at 38 meters depth and signed me to take a picture of him kissing the lady. The day before he jocked about it. Luckily there was no problem. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-28 0:02:00
SS President Coolidge
Decompression stop at the rope leading from the wreck to the platform. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=12 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2010-07-28 0:13:56
SS President Coolidge
Feeding the fish during decompressoin stop: Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=15 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-28 0:22:51
Makerels
A swarm of makerels shot during snorkeling. They were just two meters away, but due to the fisheye lens they appear to be much further away. Aore island, Expiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=10.5 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-29 2:03:01
Corals
Coral blocks photographed while free diving on the beach of our resort. I didn't have the strobe mounted. Aore island, Expiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=10.5 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2010-07-29 2:04:30
Sky Underwater
Total reflection of the water surface at five meters depth. One can see the whole sky as a circle. Aore island, Expiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/640 s; f=10.5 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-29 2:04:36
Self Portrait
A self portrait while freediving. Aore island, Expiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=10.5 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-29 2:10:30
Coral Block
A coral block with many small fish, photographed while free diving on the beach of our resort. Aore island, Expiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=10.5 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-29 2:14:04

Vanuatu

Air Vanuatu
Departure by Air Vanuatu propeller plane from Port Vila to Espiritu Santo. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/180 s; f=95 mm; f/7.1; ISO 320; 2010-07-14 8:12:39
Dusk
En route at dusk with Air Vanuatu from Port Vila to Espiritu Santo. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/13 s; f=24 mm; f/3.5; ISO 200; 2010-07-14 8:57:00
Tree on Beach
View from our bungalow onto our personal little beach. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=12 mm; f/11.0; ISO 400; 2010-07-14 23:06:43
Ferry
The small ferry from Espiritu Santo to Aore Island, where our hotel is located. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=120 mm; f/11.0; ISO 400; 2010-07-14 23:12:17
Rays of Sunlight
Evening atmosphere from Aore Island across the Segond Channel to Espiritu Santo Island, the largest island in Vanuatu. The clouds were omnipresent, as we usually had bad weather. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=78 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-15 6:54:58
Beach with Tree
On our private beach in front of the bungalow. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=12 mm; f/11.0; ISO 400; 2010-07-15 0:19:25
Beach with Tree
And again the tree on our beach. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=12 mm; f/11.0; ISO 400; 2010-07-15 0:20:51
Canoe to Blue Hole
Canoe trip on the river to the Blue Hole, a crystal clear freshwater spring in the middle of the jungle on Espiritu Santo Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=24 mm; f/4.5; ISO 100; 2010-07-18 0:01:42
Blue Hole
Canoe trip on the river to the Blue Hole, a crystal clear freshwater spring in the middle of the jungle on Espiritu Santo Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/31 s; f=24 mm; f/3.5; ISO 200; 2010-07-18 0:04:46
Blue Hole
Canoe trip on the river to the Blue Hole, a crystal clear freshwater spring in the middle of the jungle on Espiritu Santo Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/91 s; f=35 mm; f/5.0; ISO 320; 2010-07-18 0:12:39
Blue Hole
Canoe trip on the river to the Blue Hole, a crystal clear freshwater spring in the middle of the jungle on Espiritu Santo Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=35 mm; f/4.5; ISO 320; 2010-07-18 0:13:19
Blue Hole
A blue freshwater spring in the middle of the jungle on the island of Espiritu Santo. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=35 mm; f/4.2; ISO 320; 2010-07-18 0:14:20
Swimming in Blue Hole
The blue, crystal clear water of the freshwater spring in the middle of the jungle invites you to swim. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=120 mm; f/5.6; ISO 500; 2010-07-18 0:25:20
Canoe Guide
A T-shirt always has two sides. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=65 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 2010-07-18 0:55:34
Luganville
Luganville, the capital on the island of Espiritu Santo. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/180 s; f=34 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 2010-07-18 1:25:38
Luganville
Luganville, the capital on the island of Espiritu Santo. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=66 mm; f/9.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-18 1:27:08
Luganville
Luganville, the capital on the island of Espiritu Santo. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=45 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-18 1:28:53
For Sale
Interested in a ruin from the Second World War? The Americans had a base here during the Pacific War against the Japanese. Luganville, Espiritu Santo. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=45 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-18 2:22:14
Boats in Harbour
Boats in Harbour — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=34 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-18 2:24:04
Sailing Boat
Sailing Boat — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=85 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-07-18 21:48:48
Crab
Crab — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=400 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-19 23:02:59
Crab
Crab — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=400 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-07-19 23:17:33
Beach
The beach at Million Dollar Point. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/640 s; f=24 mm; f/13.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 0:36:31
Million Dollar Point
The remains of the pier at Million Dollar Point, where the Americans dumped vast quantities of trucks, bulldozers, cranes, machinery and other material into the sea at the end of World War 2 because the Vanuatu government wanted to buy it but had no money.... Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/400 s; f=12 mm; f/10.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 0:38:28
Million Dollar Point
World War II scrap metal on the beach at Million Dollar Point in Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=17 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 0:43:43
Million Dollar Point
World War II scrap metal on the beach at Million Dollar Point in Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=24 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 0:43:59
Million Dollar Point
World War II scrap metal on the beach at Million Dollar Point in Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 0:46:52
Million Dollar Point
World War II scrap metal on the beach at Million Dollar Point in Vanuatu. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=15 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 0:49:14
Music Box
Music Box — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=78 mm; f/5.3; ISO 100; 2010-07-22 9:21:29
Music Entertainment
Music Entertainment — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/2 s; f=35 mm; f/4.5; ISO 400; 2010-07-22 9:24:17
Calimero
Calimero — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=120 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-07-22 11:15:09
Folkloristic Dance
Folkloristic Dance — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-07-22 11:18:10
Folkloristic Dance
Folkloristic Dance — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=120 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-07-22 11:19:55
Folkloristic Dance
Folkloristic Dance — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=65 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-07-22 11:25:56
Grimace
Grimace — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=120 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-07-22 11:26:38
Native Man
So they only run around here for tourist events. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=120 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-07-22 11:27:29
Tourist Entertainment
Tourist Entertainment — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=28 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-07-22 11:28:04
Group Photo
Group Photo — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=38 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-07-22 11:28:11
Sandy Beach
Beautiful sandy beach on Espiritu Santo. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/180 s; f=24 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-27 0:58:10
Sandy Beach
Beautiful sandy beach on Espiritu Santo. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=24 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2010-07-27 1:11:53
Blue Hole
I was allowed to dive into this blue hole. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/31 s; f=24 mm; f/3.5; ISO 200; 2010-07-27 1:54:42
Hut
A cabin at one of the Blue Holes on Espiritu Santo. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=45 mm; f/4.5; ISO 200; 2010-07-27 3:02:18
Aore Island Resort
Aore Island Resort. Our home for three relaxed weeks. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=40 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-28 22:20:25
Aore Island Resort
Santo Dive self-service dive centre at Aore Island Resort — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=32 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 2010-07-28 22:20:59
Aore Island Resort
Aore Island Resort. Our home for three relaxed weeks. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/180 s; f=32 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 2010-07-28 22:21:24
Pool
The pool at Aore Island Resort — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=42 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 2010-07-28 22:31:42
Pole
A carved wooden pole at Aore Island Resort. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=62 mm; f/5.3; ISO 200; 2010-07-28 22:33:51
Palm
Sprouted on a palm tree at Aore Island Resort. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=120 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2010-07-28 22:35:35
Path
A path at Aore Island Resort. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=58 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2010-07-28 22:38:12
Bungalow
Our bungalow at Aore Island Resort. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=40 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-28 22:39:25
Palm Plantation
Hike through the palm plantation on Aore Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=34 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-28 22:41:22
Palm Plantation
Hike through the palm plantation on Aore Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=120 mm; f/9.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-28 22:42:19
Beach
The beach on our doorstep on Aore Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=70 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2010-07-28 22:47:50
Blossom
A flower in Sandra's hair. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=82 mm; f/5.3; ISO 200; 2010-07-29 0:12:58
Palm
One of the many palm trees on Aore Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=66 mm; f/5.3; ISO 200; 2010-07-29 0:47:23
Bunker
An American bunker from the Second World War. It was used as a camp. Aore Island — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=45 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 2010-07-29 0:58:47
Big Spider
Yuck, a giant spider on Aore Island. I wonder if it catches swallows? — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=120 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 2010-07-29 1:13:25
Bunker
An old American camp bunker from the Second World War on Aore Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=24 mm; f/4.5; ISO 200; 2010-07-29 1:22:32
Swallow Nests
Swallows' nests in an old World War II bunker on Aore Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=75 mm; f/5.3; ISO 200; 2010-07-29 1:50:27
In a Bunker
In an old World War II bunker on Aore Island. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/3.5; ISO 200; 2010-07-29 1:51:04

Cook Islands

Star Trails
The first night on Rarotonga we still had jet lag and whiled away the sleepless time at night with some star trails on the beach next to the hotel. It was after 3am and the crescent moon shone through the palm treetops. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=480 s; f=12 mm; f/5.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-06 16:26:10
Surf
There is a reef around Rarotonga, about 100-200m out to sea and only 1.5-1m deep. This is where the waves break, which hit the island unhindered from all over the Pacific. Snorkeling that far out is unhealthy. You're either smashed against the reef or you can't make it back. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2010-07-06 21:09:11
Palm Road
Some path with palm trees that leads to the interior of the island. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/350 s; f=48 mm; f/10.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-06 21:40:49
House with Cow
A house with a cow and mountains in the background. Reminds me a bit of home. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=50 mm; f/9.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-07 22:40:03
Landscape with Palms
Landscape with palm trees and in the background the mountainous interior, which is overgrown with dense jungle. There is no road across the island, only one along the coast - just 32km long. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=65 mm; f/9.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-07 22:40:22
Yacht
A yacht anchored off Rarotonga. I'd like to have them given to me (including maintenance costs). Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=120 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-07 22:51:03
Two Palms
Two crooked palm trees on the beach, as can be found almost everywhere in the South Pacific. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=58 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-07 22:54:51
Small House
A fun little cottage. Surely there won't be any snow left on the roof, if there ever was. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=35 mm; f/9.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-07 23:06:20
Lagoon
The lagoon in the east of the island of Rarotonga. It's low tide right now. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/400 s; f=120 mm; f/10.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-07 23:32:33
Lagoon
A local trudges through the lagoon on the east side of the island of Rarotonga. He's probably looking for mussels in the mud. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=110 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-07 23:33:51
Small House
A cottage surrounded by greenery. Many of the houses are pretty and well maintained and are believed to be owned by New Zealanders who have a holiday home here. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=58 mm; f/9.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-07 23:39:21
Jetty
A pier with a boat near the lagoon in the east of the island. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/400 s; f=120 mm; f/10.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-07 23:43:47
Lagoon
The lagoon in the east of the island with a sailing boat at anchor. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/400 s; f=48 mm; f/10.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-07 23:44:10
Memorial
A plaque commemorating the seven canoes that sailed to Rarotonga to colonize the island. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=50 mm; f/9.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-07 23:47:51
Schoolhouse
A schoolhouse with green mountains in the background. Everything looks very clean and well maintained on the island. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=40 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-07 23:53:06
House in the Green
Another house in the countryside. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/400 s; f=50 mm; f/10.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-07 23:53:39
Coast
Coast with blocks of coral rocks. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=120 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-08 0:01:43
Surf
The big waves on the outer reef are fascinating. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/800 s; f=120 mm; f/14.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-08 0:02:52
Coast
Coast with blocks of coral rocks. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/640 s; f=120 mm; f/13.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-08 0:03:22
Coast
Coast with coconut palms and the mountainous interior. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=38 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-08 0:04:03
Inland
A bit inland, away from the main road. Too bad there is no road to the mountains, across the island. The mountains can only be explored with a demanding trekking tour. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=34 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-08 0:19:28
Sandra on Scooter
Sandra on the scooter that we rented to explore the island. The road around the island is only 32km long. A bicycle would also have done, but there were only electric bicycles to rent, which were more expensive than a scooter for a day. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=120 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-08 0:20:03
Harbour Building
The port building in Avarua, the capital of the Cook Islands. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/640 s; f=40 mm; f/13.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-08 0:42:09
Quarantine Station
Cute the little quarantine station of the Ministry of Agriculture. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/350 s; f=62 mm; f/10.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-08 0:43:20
Old Shipyard
An old shipyard in the port of Avarua, the capital of the Cook Islands. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=24 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-08 0:47:59
Horizon
Just the horizon with the golden sea in the evening sun. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1500 s; f=400 mm; f/20.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-08 5:49:20
Sun with Clouds
Test shot for the upcoming solar eclipse. Ah, if only the cloud had been so small. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/4000 s; f=400 mm; f/32.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-08 6:03:31
Sunset
Unfortunately no green flash phenomena due to the clouds on the horizon. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=400 mm; f/13.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-08 6:17:44
Milky Way
The milky way over the beach with palm trees. The white streak on the horizon is the surf reflecting the light from inland. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=120 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 1600; 2010-07-08 8:09:17
Milky Way
The Milky Way again over the beach with palm trees. Unfortunately, after this test shot with a high ISO number, I couldn't take any more photos because a horde of children came along with torches and flashlights, chasing crabs. Afterwards a bonfire burned on the spot and later it was bad weather or lamps from the hotel lit here. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=63 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 1000; 2010-07-08 8:14:07
Palms in Sunlight
Palm trees in the light of the setting sun. The mountain peaks of Rarotonga are often stuck in a cloud. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=85 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2010-07-09 5:45:59
House with Garage
Just a little house with a garage and mountains in the background. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=32 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-09 21:51:23
Lagoon
The lagoon in the east of the island with motor boats. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=85 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-09 22:10:08
Sailboats
Two sailing ships anchored in the lagoon. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=45 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-09 22:10:35
Lagoon
The lagoon in the east of the island invites you to swim. The water is not deep. You can walk over to the island. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=42 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-09 22:26:07
Sailboats
Many people seem to be getting their sailing license in the calm lagoon. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/350 s; f=120 mm; f/10.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-09 22:26:58
Rugby Field
A rugby field. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-09 22:32:38
Sail Boats
Sailboats in the calm waters of the lagoon. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=120 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-09 22:49:02
Horse
There is a horse in the pasture. Jacqueline, not so fast! Otherwise you'll throw up again. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=82 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 0:02:30
Small House
A little house with a meadow and a dead tree somewhere off the main road. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=32 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 0:09:32
Road
Such pretty streets are called "highways" here. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/91 s; f=95 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 0:10:36
House
Another beautiful house. Probably another holiday residence from a New Zealander. The homes of the less well-to-do natives are less ornate, but not really shabby either. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/180 s; f=78 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 0:24:34
Hill with Horses
Hills with horses and palm trees in the varied light of a cloudy sky. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=62 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 0:47:01
Sunset with Palms
Sunset with palm trees. Unfortunately, the sun disappeared behind a cloud. A bad omen for the upcoming solar eclipse? — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=80 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 6:17:18
Startrails on Beach
Star trails on the beach. In the image above, you can see the Southern Cross just to the right of the dark spot in the Milky Way. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=480 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 400; 2010-07-10 8:59:40
Mountains in the Morning Sun
Mountains in the morning sun photographed from Rarotonga Airport while waiting for our flight to Mangaia. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/50 s; f=102 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 19:47:20
Air Tahiti
The Air Tahiti plane is being readied for the flight to Aitutaki. A nice plane. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=62 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 19:51:28
Air Rarotonga
Our Air Rarotonga plane for the flight to the neighboring island of Mangaia. Find it a nice plane. The smaller the plane, the more fun it is to fly. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=85 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 19:53:31
Rarotonga with Lagoon
View of the island of Rarotonga with the small lagoon from the airplane window. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=24 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 20:31:34
Engine
The aircraft's starboard engine. Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/1250 s; f=24 mm; f/3.5; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 20:34:38
Blind Flight
Blind flight to Mangaia. The sun is dazzling, so you quickly close the cockpit window. Yes there is GPS. Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=120 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2010-07-10 20:35:41
Seahorse Cloud
A cloud formation reminiscent of a seahorse. Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=55 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-10 20:36:30
Mangaia
Approach to the island of Mangaia. Flat and green with jungle. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 21:09:34
Cocos Palms
View from the school in Oneroa to the sea through the coconut palms. I would have loved to go to school in a place like that. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=24 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 21:47:57
Women's Room
Since there are no hotels for 200 guests on the island, we stayed at the school. The classrooms have been converted into dormitories and lovingly decorated. Sandra was fascinated by the effort that everyone on the island made for us. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 22:13:17
Sarong
Everyone got a hand-colored one as a gift. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=70 mm; f/5.3; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 22:13:40
Ruin
A ruin in Oneroa, the main village on Mangaia. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=42 mm; f/9.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 22:18:10
Backyard
A backyard in Oneroa. This is how the natives live: simple and modest. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/91 s; f=24 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 22:19:54
Stairs
The stairs to the school in Oneroa. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/46 s; f=55 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 22:20:29
House
A house in Oneroa, the main village of Mangaia island. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/180 s; f=29 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 22:22:00
Native People
The people of Mangaia are so friendly and were very happy about our visit (200 people, mostly Americans). Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=120 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 22:24:30
Oneroa Main Road
The main street in Oneroa. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 22:25:34
Ruin in Oneroa
Another ruin in Oneroa. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/100 s; f=24 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 22:28:13
House in Oneroa
A cottage in Oneroa. The windows are probably still boarded up as protection from the last cyclone. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/100 s; f=32 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 22:31:08
House in Oneroa
Another house in Oneroa. Could be the parish hall. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/50 s; f=24 mm; f/3.5; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 22:32:41
Ruin
And another photogenic ruin in Oneroa. Somehow I realize that I only photograph houses. I find it impolite to photograph residents in their privacy without asking. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=32 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 22:33:48
Church
The church in Oneroa, the main village of Mangaia island. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=24 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 22:37:54
Main Road
The main road from Oneroa goes around the island. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=120 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-10 22:44:11
House in Oneroa
A house in Oneroa. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/350 s; f=24 mm; f/10.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-10 23:23:10
Road
The road up from Oneroa to the schoolhouse was carved through the coral rock. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2010-07-10 23:23:59
Island Trip
Tour of the island on the back of a truck. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=58 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-10 23:55:11
Church
Another church in a village in the middle of the island. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2010-07-11 0:00:15
Hollow Coral Rock
The community leader tells a legend about a man who was stuck in this hollow rock by his wife until he starved to death... or something like that. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=29 mm; f/3.8; ISO 200; 2010-07-11 0:04:11
Children on Rock
During the lecture, the children of the village climbed on the rocks made of porous coral rock and marveled at the many strange pale faces. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=120 mm; f/9.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-11 0:13:52
Valley
View from a hill into the valley in the interior of the island of Mangaia. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=34 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 2010-07-11 1:06:43
Cliffs
Rock walls to the valley in the interior of the island of Mangaia. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/180 s; f=24 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 2010-07-11 1:07:07
Rocks
Rocks on Mangaia Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=70 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 2010-07-11 1:07:41
Cave Tour
After climbing through the jungle we had to climb down the rocks to get to the cave entrance. George, the guide, helps the guests with the not entirely harmless short climb. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=22 mm; f/5.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-11 2:58:08
Leaf Roof
The leaf canopy of the jungle over the gorge in front of the big cave of Mangaia. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=12 mm; f/5.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-11 3:00:07
Cave Entry
The entrance to the cave on Mangaia. I had expected something simpler (off-road for Americans), but was well prepared after my ten-hour Hölloch expedition in 2006. I would have loved to have packed the Karbit helmet lamp. It runs better with it than with an LED flashlight. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/5.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-11 3:02:08
Mangaia Cave
A short tunnel vis-à-vis to the actual cave entrance on Mangaia. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/4 s; f=22 mm; f/4.0; ISO 800; 2010-07-11 3:06:46
Mangaia Cave
A short tunnel vis-à-vis to the actual cave entrance on Mangaia. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-07-11 3:10:31
Dripstone Formations
Beautiful stalactite formations in the Mangaia Cave. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-07-11 3:15:43
Stalactites
Stalactites grow down from the cave ceiling. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-07-11 3:16:01
Dripstone Formations
Beautiful stalactite formations in the Mangaia Cave. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-07-11 3:17:24
Skeleton
A grave with a skeleton in the cave. The many round things are nuts. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 1600; 2010-07-11 3:21:43
Hole
In some places, the jungle canopy can be seen through the cave ceiling. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 1600; 2010-07-11 3:22:06
Sqeeze Through
At one point we had to crawl through a narrow gap on our stomachs. For some it was too much and they stopped. If George, our plump guide, fits through there, it can't be that bad. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 1600; 2010-07-11 3:24:33
Dripstone Formations
Large stalactite formations in the Mangaia Cave. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 1600; 2010-07-11 3:35:46
Skull
Another skeleton, this time with a skull, in the cave of Mangaia. That must be a watch ancestor of George, our cave guide. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 1600; 2010-07-11 3:43:43
Bazaar
We came back from the cave tour totally dirty and at school they sold fresh t-shirts with "Eclipse Mangaia" on them. Unfortunately, there were only the sizes XL, XXL and XXXL. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=55 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-11 6:05:55
Gala Dinner
The banquet at the school, which was put on in our honor without further ado. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-11 6:06:47
Music Band
Folk Polynesian music with singing, drums, guitar and ukulele. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/20 s; f=45 mm; f/4.5; ISO 200; 2010-07-11 6:37:32
Music Band
Folk Polynesian music with singing, drums, guitar and ukulele. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/20 s; f=90 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2010-07-11 6:38:04
Prime Minister
The Prime Minister of the Cook Islands had interrupted his vacation especially for us and came to Mangaia for a short speech and welcomed us. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=120 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2010-07-11 6:54:44
Meal
The meal prepared for us. The gray square things on the top left are taro roots and are found everywhere among the Polynesians. They taste so cooked without anything like cardboard with craft glue. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=24 mm; f/5.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-11 7:14:09
Show
Folk Polynesian show with performances and dancing. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=120 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 2010-07-11 7:44:52
Show
Folk Polynesian show with performances and dancing. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/31 s; f=78 mm; f/5.3; ISO 400; 2010-07-11 7:45:19
Show
Folk Polynesian show with performances and dancing. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/31 s; f=34 mm; f/5.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-11 7:45:54
Show
Folk Polynesian show with performances and dancing. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=120 mm; f/8.0; ISO 1600; 2010-07-11 7:58:22
Show
Folk Polynesian show with performances and dancing. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=120 mm; f/8.0; ISO 1600; 2010-07-11 7:58:28
Show
Folk Polynesian show with performances and dancing. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/20 s; f=40 mm; f/5.0; ISO 400; 2010-07-11 8:02:22
Show
Folk Polynesian show with performances and dancing. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/20 s; f=120 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-07-11 8:02:40
Show
Folk Polynesian show with performances and dancing. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/20 s; f=34 mm; f/5.0; ISO 400; 2010-07-11 8:06:42
Show
Folk Polynesian show with performances and dancing. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=120 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-07-11 8:13:25
Show
Folk Polynesian show with performances and dancing. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=120 mm; f/5.6; ISO 400; 2010-07-11 8:16:11
Show
Folk Polynesian show with performances and dancing. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/91 s; f=29 mm; f/5.0; ISO 1600; 2010-07-11 8:35:36
Show
Folk Polynesian show with performances and dancing. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=82 mm; f/6.3; ISO 1600; 2010-07-11 8:35:42
Show
Folk Polynesian show with performances and dancing. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/10 s; f=58 mm; f/5.0; ISO 800; 2010-07-11 8:37:13
Show
Folk Polynesian show with performances and dancing. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/5 s; f=58 mm; f/5.0; ISO 800; 2010-07-11 8:37:21
Dawn
Preparation for the upcoming total solar eclipse. When we left, the night was still starry. Clouds are gathering now. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=30 s; f=12 mm; f/4.0; ISO 200; 2010-07-11 18:32:59
Silverline on Horizon
The cloud cover has become denser. From the solar eclipse only darkness can be felt. — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/10 s; f=80 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-11 20:28:33
Solar Eclipse
Only a few seconds after the totality of the eclipse, a small gap appeared in the three cloud layers and one could catch a glimpse of the wafer-thin crescent of the sun. A small independent group positioned elsewhere on the island, further inland on a hilltop next to the church, could still see the totality phase of the eclipse. Bad luck! Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/4 s; f=400 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 2010-07-11 20:32:49
Solar Eclipse
A little further out in the sea the sun was shining. You could have seen the darkness from there. Also one on a ship between Rarotongan and Mangaia could see the eclipse. We were really unlucky! Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/100 s; f=50 mm; f/5.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-11 20:34:16
Solar Eclipse
The partial phase after the eclipse. Oh, if only that gap in the clouds had come a few minutes earlier. But I like this photo all the more. Otherwise photos of the partial phase of a solar eclipse look pretty boring. You can also do it in Photoshop. Here's another time-lapse movie of the whole eclipse. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=80 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-11 20:42:54
Church
After the solar eclipse we were allowed to attend a local service. The pastor thanked us on behalf of all residents because without our appearance they would not have known that there would be a solar eclipse that day and what it was. Out of courtesy, I didn't take any photos during the fair. Was special. Rather militaristic. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=24 mm; f/4.5; ISO 100; 2010-07-11 22:07:39
Welcome to Mangaia
The children had lovingly decorated the blackboards in the classrooms, which we used as places to sleep. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=35 mm; f/4.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-12 1:31:22
Showers/Toilets
Probably the most beautifully decorated school shower and toilet that I have seen. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=24 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 2010-07-12 3:05:32
School
The main wing of the school in Oneroa. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-12 3:06:00
Sunset
Sunset with palm trees. This time without clouds right on the horizon line so you could see the green flash. Unfortunately, I didn't have a tripod and telephoto to hand at the time. But the picture is nice too. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=120 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2010-07-12 6:13:15
Air Rarotonga
The Air Rarotonga plane touches down on the runway for its flight home. Mangaia, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=120 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 2010-07-12 20:42:24
Rarotonga
The island of Rarotonga, main island of the Cook Islands. The mountain top often hangs in a cloud. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/350 s; f=24 mm; f/10.0; ISO 320; 2010-07-12 21:36:28
Edgewater Resort
I can't really recommend the largest hotel on the island, the Edgewater Resort. Price/performance not correct. Rarotonga, Cook Islands — EXIF: Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=100 mm; f/9.0; ISO 320; 2010-07-12 21:40:29