Robert's Ramblings

Last weekend I was teaching again over in Edithburgh and as usual the camera comes along for that 'after the course' photography dive. Despite the chilly 12 degrees, this little guy just made my weekend! Oh, and the Title 'Speak To The Hand' ... need I say more!

I have not yet been able to identify this species of Anglerfish, or Frogfish but I suspect it may be a Cryptic Anglerfish Histiophryne cryptacanthus. I will post back with more info when I have learned more. For some great information on Anglerfish in South Australia please read Janine Baker's on-line reference at http://www.reefwatch.asn.au/pages/bin/view/Publications/SamsccANTENNARIIDAE

Yes the water is cold but I have to say diving in a drysuit makes an enormous difference. A good semi-dry wetsuit is still quite usable at 12 degrees but usually leaves you so chilled that one dive is all you are up for. This is our second year of teaching open water divers in drysuits. Even after 3 teaching dives I could not wait to get back in the water again for some fun with the camera.

So if you are keen to keep diving all year round here in South Australia, the investment in a drysuit may be just what's needed to keep you in the water!

Until the next post, take care out there and keep diving ( if that's what you do! ) ...Robert

Photo: Robert Rath C7070 1/60s at f/4.5 ISO80 Inon UCL165AD Macro Lens and D2000 Strobe