Getting Ready
Let's get day #2 off to a good start.
Ancient Mariner
We started the day in the wreck of the Ancient Mariner.
Follow Me
Ben had the camera and followed me into the wreck.
Going Up?
Not ready to get out of here just yet.
Steeper
The view from the bottom of the stairs.
Next Compartment
Transitioning to the next compartment.
Transition
From one compartment to the next.
Good Position
Nice spot here in the water column.
We're Back
Found a 2nd set of stairs.
Onward
Pushing through to the end of the wreck.
Window
This area was "open" and had lots of "windows".
Filler Up
There was a lot of sand in areas that were exposed to the exterior.
Safe Haven
we disturbed LOTS of fish using the cover to hide.
Selfie
NICE shot Ben.
Ben Partial
Got most of your face Ben.
Bubbly Ben
Not much better Ben, you'll need to try again.
Lion Fish
Look but don't touch.
Retry
MUCH better photo of me, not so much so for Ben.
Finally
We'll take it, nice one Ben!
Far Side
The transition to the other side of the wreck.
Busy
LOTS of activity on this side.
Same One
Can you tell if it's the same fish?
Tight Squeeze
Not a good idea.
Toothy One
Ben discovered a photogenic barracuda.
Nice Pose
So nice of him to pose for a close-up.
Watch Out
The rest of the fish don't seem to be worried at all.
Even Closer
This might be a bit TOO close Ben!
Thank You
The final shot on the Ancient Mariner.
The Island
Our 2nd dive was on Gilligan's Island Reef. Ben got the reel, I got the camera.
Another Diver
We were joined by Josh on this dive.
Filtered
The red filter on the camera improves clarity but removes ALL color.
Nice Form
Good fin position for them both.
Rear View
I'm taking up the rear on this dive.
Schooling
Getting passed by a school of fish.
Hello
Another greeting from Ben.
ScubaPro Ad
Got most of my face but ALL the logo!
We're Even
Caught up to Ben who's got great position, fins up!
Anyone There
Nice coral shot but don't see anyone moving.
Swimming Thru
A close buzz through the coral.
Anyone There?
Do you see anyone inside the coral?
Puffer
Chasing a puffer fish who's a bit camera shy.
Exit Stage Right
This guy's making a beeline for the exit as well.
Sneeky
DEFINITELY someone hiding in here!
No Hope
He's got me beat, no hope of catching up.
More Lively
We drifted into a more lively neighborhood.
Action Shot
Following some of the neighbors.
No Contrast
This guy kinda' blends into the sand (nice strategy).
Ballerina
Time to head back to the surface Ben?
Back Again
No photos/video of the 3rd dive, Abbey Too. The 4th dive was back on the Okinawa (our favorite).
The Stern
The fish were keeping their distance.
Leaner
The mast has seen better days w/ all the storms it's endured.
Photo Bomber
A single fish bombing my view from the stern rail.
Port-Side
We swam up the port side this time.
Bowed
The initial view of the bow.
Closer
Appears we're chasing the fish off the bow.
Coming Down
Ben has a bit of a hard landing joining me inside the bow.
Deck View
A deck view from my bow exit.
Looking Back
A view of the wheelhouse from the bow.
Wincher
Close-up of the bow winch.
Starboard Low
A low swim down the starboard side.
Propped
Ben checks for critters under the prop.
Peek-a-Boo
Here's who we found under the stern.
Stern Forward
We came up onto the deck, view toward the bow from the stern.
Passageway
View between the deck structures.
Wheeler
A view inside the wheelhouse.
Heading South
Where's everyone going?
Where'd He Go?
A look back to find Ben.
Busy
There's always lots of activity on this wreck.
All Done
Our departing photo before heading up the line.
Greeting
My view from the water while...
Ally Oop
... while I step aside to wait for Ben to exit.
Final Step
I have to wait until he's off the platform (just in case he looses his balance and falls back in). That wraps up day #2.