I flew to Bali on the 14Th of November very much looking forward to my diving trip in Komodo. It was supposed to be a short trip of 5 days at the most but in the end it was 2 weeks plus. The highlight of the trip was definitely my dive at Manta Alley. There were about 11 (minimum I would think) Mantas of all sizes gliding gracefully amongst us. It was pure amazement for the entire 2 dives, each lasting about 50 minutes. 50 minutes because I used up my compressed air quicker than the rest of the season divers and being a 'not so fit' person.
This was my second dive trip using my new camera rig and I enjoyed every minute of it. I was testing out my wide angle lens on this dive and the Manta was the prefect subject. I do must admit that my photography skills is still very depressing.
(Me and the Manta... comparing my size with the smallest of them all)The first night of my check out dive, yes...it was a 'dare devil' feat to dive at night in a whole new dive site, I was stung by Hydroids. The scar still remained until today as I blog. It was not because I touched them but I was pushed by another diver during a current surge and felt the stinging sensation immediately right after on my left wrist. We surfaced much earlier as it was just not 'environmentally' safe to continue the dive. My first encounter with night dive currents. Hehehe
For the next 3 dives I had decided not to bring my camera along with me as i wanted to get used to diving, the buoyancy control, breathing compressed air....the basics.
But who can resist not taking any pictures at all after the third dive!!! And of course...the first picture...self portrait using my Tokina 10-17mm.
*Will be posting a video (taken by a very experienced fellow friend) of the Mantas next entry...
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