Just a short note to let you know that the TDEX 2010 event, originally scheduled for May 20 to 23 was canceled due to the political situation in Bangkok. It’s now been re-scheduled for July 8 to 11. I expect you might find some hot deals on offer to help lure people back to Thailand. I’m planning to attend, so I’ll try to update you on anything I come across that’s available to all.

Most of the time, when taking pictures on dives, you’re trying to capture that perfect shot of some fish or sea creature, which can be quite a challenge. As any diver with a camera knows, fish love to mess with photographers, always turning away the moment you press the shutter button. Yes, I have lots "butt shots" of fish. But sometimes, you see potential shots that aren’t about a specific animal, but all about the composition. I saw a fair number of these in Lembeh, where there are a lot of "baby bommies" – a small rock with some young sponges, corals and anemones growing on them. Here’s a sample of what I’m talking about:

A baby bommie