Tim Emmerzaal Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Snorkeling is indeed absolutely amazing @Clip! It has been my hobby for a long time; every time we visited family in the Caribbean and we went swimming I had my goggles on. This year, however, I thought to myself, let's buy some accessories to make pictures from the wildlife below the sea level. I did already have a Canon G7X mark II which my girlfriend uses extensively when we are on a holiday, let's see if there is an underwater case for this camera that I can buy. Apparently there was one; the Canon WP-DC55. Below is a picture that I took with that setup. It was a bit of an investment, but it payed off big time! 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacMe Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 4 hours ago, Clip said: . I have seen Blue crab before but the crawfish was a first for Florida. Blue crabs are feisty. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdNrd Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 A raccoon and some turtles from the trip. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clip Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 3 hours ago, Tim Emmerzaal said: Snorkeling is indeed absolutely amazing @Clip! It has been my hobby for a long time; every time we visited family in the Caribbean and we went swimming I had my goggles on. This year, however, I thought to myself, let's buy some accessories to make pictures from the wildlife below the sea level. I did already have a Canon G7X mark II which my girlfriend uses extensively when we are on a holiday, let's see if there is an underwater case for this camera that I can buy. Apparently there was one; the Canon WP-DC55. Below is a picture that I took with that setup. It was a bit of an investment, but it payed off big time! This is fantastic! I'm kind of jealous too. I have only seen one sea turtle in the almost 4 years we have been living in and exploring Florida. The one we did see had not made water after hatching and a couple of park rangers whisked it away to release at night. So far my snorkeling has been limited to our pool and few springs where there isn't much current... I so want to give the ocean a try but I'm such a poor swimmer. I know it sounds odd for someone with a pool in the backyard I know. The under water camera I have is an AKASO EK7000. It wasn't expensive. Our granddaughter used it when we took her snorkeling in the Keys. My husband and I stayed in the boat and watched her have fun. Here is an example of one she took with the camera. Shared with permission. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floraphile Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 (edited) When you just can't shake that feeling you are being watched. Edited August 2, 2022 by floraphile 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitch58 Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Apparently today was my day for things crossing the road; Timber Rattlesnake Turkey w/Poults 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Got tapped by a lobster in New Brunswick! Also saw tons of lady crabs, some kind of shrimp, small schools of shrimp. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 On 8/5/2022 at 7:46 PM, Quiscalus quiscula said: Got tapped by a lobster in New Brunswick! Also saw tons of lady crabs, some kind of shrimp, small schools of shrimp. *small schools of fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnd Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Hey @Aidan B could you please ID this trout for me? Maroon Lake, Pitkin County Colorado. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitch58 Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 6 hours ago, Seanbirds said: Hey @Aidan B could you please ID this trout for me? Maroon Lake, Pitkin County Colorado. I vote Brook with the white edging on the fins. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan B Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 6 hours ago, Seanbirds said: Hey @Aidan B could you please ID this trout for me? Maroon Lake, Pitkin County Colorado. Yep, it's a Brook 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 47 minutes ago, stitch58 said: I vote Brook with the white edging on the fins. 19 minutes ago, Aidan B said: Yep, it's a Brook Thank you so much guys! Really neat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clip Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 American Pika hey @Seanbirds I see you saw some. Aren't they adorable? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 1 minute ago, Clip said: American Pika hey @Seanbirds I see you saw some. Aren't they adorable? Ahhh! Yes! ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Too adorable ? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clip Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Seanbirds said: Ahhh! Yes! ? Did you get any other Mammals in Colorado this trip? Edited August 12, 2022 by Clip 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clip Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 13 minutes ago, Seanbirds said: Too adorable ? ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 1 minute ago, Clip said: Did you get in other Mammals in Colorado this trip? Yeah! The other lifers were Least Chipmunk and Yellow-bellied Marmot. Also lots of Mule Deer, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels and even a Red Fox! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clip Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 13 minutes ago, Seanbirds said: Yeah! The other lifers were Least Chipmunk and Yellow-bellied Marmot. Also lots of Mule Deer, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels and even a Red Fox! Nice! Have you seen Moose and Elk yet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, Clip said: Nice! Have you seen Moose and Elk yet? Yes! But both quite a few years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Look at this bugger! That's a lot of eggs. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clip Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 (edited) On 8/12/2022 at 10:11 AM, Seanbirds said: Yes! But both quite a few years ago. I know a place in Boulder County where you can usual find moose and see them up close and personal if you go at the right time of day which is dawn. I had one walk within 6 feet of me once. Magnificent creatures and beautiful area. If you make it back to Colorado and get close to Boulder County send me a PM and I will tell you where. Edited August 15, 2022 by Clip 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 1 minute ago, Clip said: I know a place in Boulder County where you can usual find moose and see them up close and personal if you go at the right time of day which is dawn. I had one walk within 6 feet of me once. Magnificent creatures and beautiful area. If you make it back to Colorado and get close to Boulder County send me a PM and I will tell you where. Thank you! That's awesome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestranger Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 42 minutes ago, Clip said: I know a place in Boulder County where you can usual find moose and see them up close and personal I would discourage anyone looking for an up close and personal encounter with a Moose. Just like a Bear or a Cougar, they can be dangerous animals and should always be viewed from a safe distance. Here's a quote from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife video. https://ourcommunitynow.com/travel/colorado-survival-guide-what-to-do-if-youre-charged-by-a-moose "Each year, more people are attacked by moose than by any other species of wildlife. Moose are one of the most unpredictable and dangerous animals in our state,” said Elissa Slezak, a district wildlife manager for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, in a video about the increased number of moose attacks in recent years. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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