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Street • Indianapolis, IN • 46208 • 317-923-4523 www.ikelite.com Contents 34 Gates HF-S11 by Simon Deane UnderwaterUnderwater PhotographyPhotography 4 Editorial A web magazine UwP54 May/June 2010 5 News & Travel 14 New Products 45 Dory Story 60 Medas Islands by Dan Bolt by Francesco Ricciardi 38 Dive a plane by Adam Hanlon 23 Sea & Sea YS-01 by Peter Rowlands 64 Florida muck 50 Triton Bay by Kristian Taylor by Carlos Virgili 40 Meet Mr Nauticam 24 Best P&Ss 2010 by Alex Tattersall by Berkley White & Jim Decker 67 Tulamben wrecks 55 Philippine hopping by Ken Hoppen by Alan Larsen 31 REDSEE housing by Hugo Fairs Underwater Photography 71 DVD & Book 2001 - 2010 © PR Productions Reviews Publisher/Editor Peter Rowlands Cover shot by 80 Parting Shot www.pr-productions.co.uk by Joseph Tepper [email protected] Dan Bolt www.uwpmag.com 54/3 On our doorstep Sunny skies Editorial Something for everyone... Dan Bolt’s excellent article in In these days of charter flight this issue about a John Dory cleaning jet travel to almost anywhere, it was station he has found is really exciting great to see the pace slow down in for several reasons. Firstly it is nice to Europe recently when a volcano in have a homegrown, temperate water Iceland sent a huge cloud of ash into story rather than the usual exotic blue the atmosphere and the aviation and water spectacles, secondly it was government authorities over reacted Advanced Compact discovered on a simple shore dive and closed most of Europe’s airspace Fisheye FIX Canon G11 and thirdly it confirms that there is for several days. still so much more to discover and True, the result was catastrophic photograph even in temperate waters for those trying to get home but, for where the conditions may be less those lucky enough to be at home and attractive but the stories are just as especially for residents of large cities, fascinating. we were treated to a few days the like of which has not been experienced Flipping heck since the advent of mass air travel. The noise levels plummeted, birdsong Digital SLR emerged and the sky became clear of I have always had a great sense Aquatica Canon 7D vapour trails. of pride in the consistent quality It was a time to reflect on the See our review of the 7D with of our front covers and Dan Bolt’s pace of a past world and wonder pictures and HD video close up shot of a John Dory is no shot with this camera at: whether jet travel brings satisfaction exception. However I thought you www.backscatter.com/7d or whether a slower pace would make may be interested to know that it film and slides it was actually much, the journey more enjoyable. It was actually started its life as a vertical much quicker to rotate and flip an certainly an interesting few days but shot but by rotating it 90° clockwise image. judging by the criss cross of vapour I think it creates a much stronger When you have a spare moment trails down here in Plymouth, UK the impact with the ‘forehead’ now at a try rotating some of your shots and day after the flight ban was lifted, it more menacing angle while the eye see what difference it makes. The seems that those few days were soon detail evokes the definite feeling of an majority will look no doubt look Underwater Video & Photo forgotten. alien encounter. worse but, who knows, every now Monterey, CA 831.645.1082 Today’s digital capability is and then you might stumble on a front Derry, NH 603.432.1997 always being quoted as to how much cover! Peter Rowlands We dive, shoot and service easier and quicker everything is but in [email protected] everything we sell! this instance in the good old days of www.backscatter.com www.uwpmag.com 54/4 News, Travel & Events Dominica AquaMarine Dive 17th Dive Fest Safaris 2010 July 9-18th 2010 Sandra White runs a resume writing guide and career website which provides free career information and sample resumes for students and Job Dominica and the Dominica seekers. Watersports Association, promise to She has recently created a Photographer Career section which provides deliver an action-packed program useful information to photographers seeking employment and for young people over ten days focused on scuba diving aspiring to pursue a career in photography including job outlook, education and during its 17th annual Dive Fest July training requirements, job description, salary benefits, job responsibilities and 9 - 18, 2010. job duties. As Dive Fest was established to showcase the renowned marine (c) Postlethwaite www.greatsampleresume.com/Photographer-Career environment of Dominica to visitors To cater to a growing demand by and residents, this year’s event will travelling divers, AquaMarine Diving provide an amazing dive experience – Bali has introduced 3 dive Safaris and more for all those who participate. that cover Bali’s best dive sites. The In honor of the longest running Safaris have fixed departure dates, and Dive Festival in the Caribbean, are guaranteed with just two divers Dominica hotels and tour operators booked and no more than 12 per trip. are offering a variety of dive The programme comprises three packages, just in time for Dive Fest. itineraries of 7, 8, and 12 nights. For more information on Dive The Safaris include accommodation, Fest and to view their full schedule of diving, all land and boat transport, events, visit their website. airport transfers, breakfast every day, and lunch on dive days, plus www.dominica.dm/site/ some land tours to experience Bali’s enchanting culture and breathtaking divefest.cfm scenery. The first Safari departs on April 4, 2010, with the final trip being scheduled to leave on December 12. www.aquamarinediving.com www.uwpmag.com 54/5 PAF Tachov 2010 Red Sea Schooling Fish safari As every year, this year on 21st- What else is prepared for you? 4th-11th July 2010 23rd May a show will take place in Fair exhibition of diving techniques, Tachov, during which we can take a exhibition of photos, exhibition look under the sea, rivers and lakes of children’s art work and the of five world continents thanks to atmosphere will be completed with participation of authors from all over author’s display of photographs of the the world. Czech underwater photograph Pavel You will have a chance to meet Bohonûk. famous people from diving life, talk Detailed program, rules and to people with the same hobby and get festival information including photos inspired not only for photography and from the last year as well as winning film making but also for your future photos are available on the web site: Red Sea Snapper Safaris and diving activities. Adam Hanlon have teamed up to offer a unique photographic experience in www.paftachov.cz the Northern Red Sea this July. In the early part of the month, large schools of fish congregate at Fisherman’s Shoal, off Ras Mohammed and then nominally with 16 berths, although move closer on shore to present one the plan is to only fill 10 of them. of the most amazing spectacles in the Uniquely, the boat will have camera Red Sea tables and rinse tanks installed. There The aim of this trip is to follow will also be computer equipment these schools. Unlike most liveaboard available for use. Departure and diving trips though, there is no set return is via the popular resort of itinerary, so the charter we will go Sharm el Sheikh and the dates are where the action is! This flexibility 4th-11th July 2010. Spaces are strictly builds in the best possible chance limited! The plan is to run these of achieving photographic goals. If annually so if this year fills, feel free a particular site is good, there will to book for next! be the option of staying, rather than For more information, please having to move on to the next site on email Adam at the “list” At this time of year it is also possible that it may also find pelagic [email protected] Black Tip sharks. www.adamhanlon.com The boat is MV Orchid, www.uwpmag.com 54/6 Eco Divers’ Boutique a cosy living room with large TV and DVD player, dining room and Lembeh Cottages Lembeh’s only indoor camera rooms for photographers. Meals are prepared Eco Divers’ new Lembeh by a personal chef offering an array of Cottages are the best choice for both mouth-watering menus. a luxury stay and fabulous Lembeh Gary Ball from the UK stayed in diving. the cottages recently and had this to They are currently offering say, “...simply fantastic! The standard one night, all inclusive, with up to 3 would put some European hotels to day dives is just $165! Each of the shame...after diving it’s wonderful cottages accommodates six guests to return for a hot shower and home in comfort and is the very best value cooked fresh food.