http://www.flickr.com/groups/fins/ <b>Asia's premier online site about recreational diving.</b> The Photo of the Day for May 21, 2013 is from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/francescopacienza/">Francesco Pacienza</a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/francescopacienza/8757358598/" title="Blenny under the light - 5534 by Francesco Pacienza - Getty Images Contributor, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3772/8757358598_3161906348_z.jpg" width="425" height="640" alt="Blenny under the light - 5534" /></a> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The FiNS Photo of the Year - 2012 The Photo of the Year for 2012 is from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alextattersall/">Alex Tattersall</a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alextattersall/6969803688/" title=" Feeding Indian mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) by AlexTattersall, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8002/6969803688_2eb3e0a2f0.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt=" Feeding Indian mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta)" /></a> 2nd Place photo is from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/76700471@N07/">Montse Grillo</a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/76700471@N07/7908842702/" title="KISS ME by Montse Grillo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8040/7908842702_74754b6e93.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="KISS ME" /></a> 3rd Place photo is from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/samebody/8300630573/">Viktor Lyagushkin (aka. samebody)</a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/samebody/8300630573/" title="Lady of Orda Cave 1 by samebody, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8492/8300630573_30d0ee2073.jpg" width="325" height="500" alt="Lady of Orda Cave 1" /></a> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <b>The Photo of the Month for April, 2013</b> The 1st place winner is from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kadupinheiro/"> Kadu Pinheiro </a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kadupinheiro/8637200441/"> <img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8546/8637200441_ac747cff25.jpg" /></a> The 2nd place winner is from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/42988059@N02/">Critidoc</a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/42988059@N02/8664330476/in/pool-993665@N22/#"> <img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8240/8664330476_094be4ec86.jpg" /></a> And here are Tony's special comments: I'd like to highlight a theme in three photos from this month's contributions. From <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/caledojack" target="_blank">Jack Berthomier</a>: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/caledojack/8623076437/" title="Needle fish reflection by Caledojack, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8239/8623076437_5cfc1dd3b5.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Needle fish reflection " /></a> From <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kadupinheiro" target="_blank">Carlos Eduardo Barreto Pinheiro</a>: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kadupinheiro/8637200441/" title="IMG_2419 by Kadu Pinheiro - Underwater Photography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8546/8637200441_ac747cff25.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_2419" /></a> and another one from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/caledojack" target="_blank">Jack Barthomier</a>: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/caledojack/8682151621/" title="Squid reflection . Night shot by Caledojack, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8405/8682151621_3280b2c63f.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Squid reflection . Night shot" /></a> I suppose the common denominator is obvious, but it's worth pointing out that reflections from below the water's surface can add a lot to an image. Reflections aren't easy, as you need still water and a cooperative subject, but the geometry and often symmetry created is worth the effort if you can get it right. Big, sharp teeth help too :) Keep posting!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To post a photo: 1) You need to be a member of the group to post a photo. 2) Please add the tag <b>FiNS</b> to your photo. 3) Please <b>comment on at least one photo</b> that are already in this group. 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[http://www.flickr.com/photos/davide_lopresti] <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/davide_lopresti/">Davide Dèdè Lopresti </a>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/41550359@N06] <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41550359@N06/">Marcello Di Francesco </a> Italy/Europe. [http://www.flickr.com/photos/xavierferrando/] <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/xavierferrando/">Xavier Ferrando</a> , [http://www.flickr.com/photos/jordibenitez] <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jordibenitez/with/5724049698/">Jordi Benitez </a> Spain /Europe. <img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/34/buddyicons/88332837@N00.jpg?1143157753#88332837@N00" height="24" width="24" /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jim_chambers/">Jim Chambers(Jim)</a> , <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2342/buddyicons/22685414@N04.jpg?1200067185#22685414@N04" height="24" width="24" /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/erwin_poliakoff/"> Erwin Poliakoff</a>-- USA. [http://www.flickr.com/photos/tony_brown] <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tony_brown/">Tony Brown </a>--Australia Tue, 21 May 2013 03:02:35 -0700 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:02:35 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/ http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3183/buddyicons/993665@N22.jpg?1228884749 http://www.flickr.com/groups/fins/ http://www.flickr.com/groups/fins/discuss/72157633393419162/72157633561877060/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/francescopacienza/">Francesco Pacienza - Getty Images Contributor</a> posted a reply:</p> <p>Thank you Brian. honorated to be in this special selection.</p> Tue, 21 May 2013 03:02:35 -0700 nobody@flickr.com (Francesco Pacienza - Getty Images Contributor) tag:flickr.com,2004:/groupcomment/72157633561877060 http://www.flickr.com/groups/fins/discuss/72157633393419162/72157633559956768/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/brianmayes/">Brian Mayes</a> posted a reply:</p> <p>The Photo of the Day for May 21, 2013 is from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/francescopacienza/">Francesco Pacienza</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/francescopacienza/8757358598/" title="Blenny under the light - 5534 by Francesco Pacienza - Getty Images Contributor, on Flickr"><img class='notsowide' src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3772/8757358598_3161906348_z.jpg" width="425" height="640" alt="Blenny under the light - 5534" /></a></p> Tue, 21 May 2013 02:02:51 -0700 nobody@flickr.com (Brian Mayes) tag:flickr.com,2004:/groupcomment/72157633559956768 http://www.flickr.com/groups/fins/discuss/72157633393419162/72157633529515271/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/bodiver/">bodiver</a> posted a reply:</p> <p><a href='/photos/brianmayes/'><img class='notsowide' src='http://farm1.staticflickr.com/156/buddyicons/58972679@N00.jpg?1169082355#58972679@N00' alt='' width='24' height='24' border='0' class='BuddyIconX'></a> <b>Brian Mayes</b>:<br /> <br /> Thanks, Brian, and &quot;glad I was there&quot;.</p> Mon, 20 May 2013 10:44:08 -0700 nobody@flickr.com (bodiver) tag:flickr.com,2004:/groupcomment/72157633529515271 http://www.flickr.com/groups/fins/discuss/72157633393419162/72157633542523554/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/brianmayes/">Brian Mayes</a> posted a reply:</p> <p>The Photo of the Day for May 20, 2013 is from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bodiver">Bo Pardau (aka. Bodiver)</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bodiver/8755916468/" title="Back to Kona by bodiver, on Flickr"><img class='notsowide' src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3815/8755916468_8090039011_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Back to Kona" /></a><br /> A beautiful &quot;Wish I was there&quot; moment.</p> Mon, 20 May 2013 04:52:35 -0700 nobody@flickr.com (Brian Mayes) tag:flickr.com,2004:/groupcomment/72157633542523554 http://www.flickr.com/groups/fins/discuss/72157633393419162/72157633532344656/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/tony_brown/">Rowland Cain</a> posted a reply:</p> <p>Thanks very much, Brian. Looking forward to your Nelson Bay shots.</p> Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:35 -0700 nobody@flickr.com (Rowland Cain) tag:flickr.com,2004:/groupcomment/72157633532344656 http://www.flickr.com/groups/fins/discuss/72157633393419162/72157633516148701/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/brianmayes/">Brian Mayes</a> posted a reply:</p> <p>The Photo of the Day for May 19, 2013 is from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tony_brown/">Tony Brown (aka. Rowland Cain)</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tony_brown/8739967779/" title="Rose Bubble Shell - Bawley Point by Rowland Cain, on Flickr"><img class='notsowide' src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7281/8739967779_a6312edd5e_z.jpg" width="640" height="428" alt="Rose Bubble Shell - Bawley Point" /></a><br /> Super portrait with focus on the eyes.</p> Sun, 19 May 2013 02:00:30 -0700 nobody@flickr.com (Brian Mayes) tag:flickr.com,2004:/groupcomment/72157633516148701 http://www.flickr.com/groups/fins/discuss/72157633393419162/72157633507846037/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/brianmayes/">Brian Mayes</a> posted a reply:</p> <p>The Photo of the Day for May 18, 2013 is from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/deep_bubble/">Giancarlo Brosolo (aka. Deep Bubble)</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/deep_bubble/8743574499/" title="IMG_7489 by Deep Bubble, on Flickr"><img class='notsowide' src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7282/8743574499_e97bb01591_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="IMG_7489" /></a><br /> This seafan shot gets my attention because it has balanced lighting and a feather star for interest.</p> Sat, 18 May 2013 01:48:10 -0700 nobody@flickr.com (Brian Mayes) tag:flickr.com,2004:/groupcomment/72157633507846037 http://www.flickr.com/groups/fins/discuss/72157633393419162/72157633517314376/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/pietrocremone/">Pietro Cremone _</a> posted a reply:</p> <p><a href='/photos/brianmayes/'><img class='notsowide' src='http://farm1.staticflickr.com/156/buddyicons/58972679@N00.jpg?1169082355#58972679@N00' alt='' width='24' height='24' border='0' class='BuddyIconX'></a> <b>Brian Mayes</b>:<br /> <br /> Thank you Brian, it's always an honor to be featured!</p> Fri, 17 May 2013 05:35:49 -0700 nobody@flickr.com (Pietro Cremone _) tag:flickr.com,2004:/groupcomment/72157633517314376 http://www.flickr.com/groups/fins/discuss/72157633393419162/72157633516636140/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/brianmayes/">Brian Mayes</a> posted a reply:</p> <p>The Photo of the Day for May 17, 2013 is from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pietrocremone/">Pietro Cremone</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pietrocremone/8653746607/" title="_CRE4081 by Pietro Cremone _, on Flickr"><img class='notsowide' src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8126/8653746607_9d4ccb476c_c.jpg" width="800" height="534" alt="_CRE4081" /></a><br /> I like the subdued lighting and exposure as it retains the detail and colour of the fluorescent anemone framing the anemonefish.</p> Fri, 17 May 2013 02:59:26 -0700 nobody@flickr.com (Brian Mayes) tag:flickr.com,2004:/groupcomment/72157633516636140 http://www.flickr.com/groups/fins/discuss/72157633393419162/72157633513762804/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/55981274@N06/">R.Wanchalerm</a> posted a reply:</p> <p><a href='/photos/diverslog/'><img class='notsowide' src='http://farm1.staticflickr.com/41/buddyicons/26598370@N00.jpg?1270474614#26598370@N00' alt='' width='24' height='24' border='0' class='BuddyIconX'></a> <b>JennyHuang</b>:<br /> <br /> Jenny Thank you so much</p> Thu, 16 May 2013 17:11:56 -0700 nobody@flickr.com (R.Wanchalerm) tag:flickr.com,2004:/groupcomment/72157633513762804