A solitary gull drifts back and forth in the late afternoon, its gaze intent on the breaking surf beneath it. If it were human it might be searching for unusual shells discarded by their deceased owners to add to a growing collection. If it were a flying fish it might be searching for a safe […]
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It’s all about the angle when searching for dragons. Leafy Seadragons are masters of camouflage, blending into kelp or any of the other brown algaes they associate themselves with. You could be looking right at one from the side or from above and not even realise it. Get below one, however, where there is nothing […]
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I am not sure which location I prefer for Leafy Seadragons, The Bluff or Rapid Bay. Rapid Bay has an incredible diversity of sea life and never disappoints even if I do not see the critters I have come to photograph. It is a safe bet for a great dive even when the conditions are […]
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This Leafy Seadragon headshot was taken during a recent daytime dive at Rapid Bay. This is another example of extreme separation normally associated with a night shot but instead done through strong strobes and removal of the blue luminance. I expect he’ll be wearing dark sunglasses next time I return. Photo: Robert Rath, ‘Headshot’, 1/200s […]
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The Bluff is a difficult place at the best of times to dive and observe Leafy Seadragons. With a consistent southerly swell, strong surge and flailing kelp it can be hard to pickout the leafies from the fronds. There are usually quite a few around but it is not uncommon for divers to spend a […]
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