Gallery - Australia
Australia is the sixth largest country in the world. It's about the same size as the 48 mainland states of the USA and 50 per cent larger than Europe, but has the lowest population density in the world - only two people per square kilometre.
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A "Wary" octopus
by Trurina Cook
Taken on a local dive site called 3 Mile Reef, out from Hillary's Boat Harbour. Not that far from Perth. Camera used was an Olympus C-750UZ.
The Embrace
by Jason
Taken at Dragon's Alley, NSW using an Olympus C750 digital camera in an Olympus PT018 housing. Photocomp August '04 - Novice
Fish interface
by Jason
Taken at Clovelly Pool, NSW using an Olympus C750 digital camera in an Olympus PT018 housing. Photocomp August '04 - Novice
Southern Rock Lobster
by Skoobs
It’s a pic of a Southern Rock Lobster, taken in the Bunurong Marine National Park, which is near Inverloch, Victoria. Taken by me using my Sony DSC-P5, in Sony Housing fitted with Sea & Sea 20mm Wide Angle Lens.
Marble Shrimp
by Peter
Found this one from Xmas 2002. On Fitzroy Reef. I think it is an ornate shrimp. He was very aggressive, maybe 50mm long. Underwater.com.au thinks it is a Marble (also called Saron) Shrimp.
A very inquisitive fella
by Irwin
Halifax Point - Nelson Bay NSW. A very inquisitive fella - can anybody tell me what it is? Underwater.com.au reckons it is a kind of cod.
Chinaman
by fletch
Taken off Cape Baily, Cronulla in Sydney. We did our Deep Diving Course this day and vis was spectacular. We could see the boat from 35 meters. At the surface we were greeted by Chinamen (Leatherjacket).
Nudi orgy in macro
by fletch
This is one of my first sharp and successful macro shots I've taken. Using my Sony P10 at "The Gutters" off Jibbon, Cronulla. (Aphelodoris varia)
Nudibranchs laying eggs
by Charlie
Two nudies laying what looks like their eggs. This is the first time I have seen this. Pic taken at Bluefish Point with a Sony DSC-P10. (Aphelodoris varia)
Erna's Basket Star
by Trurina Cook
Taken at a depth of 23 metres in a local location called "Barne's Secret Spot". Off Mindarie, north of Perth. Used an Olympus C750UZ with internal flash.
Colourful Gem
by fletch
This jewel fell out of the treasure chest. I captured this colourful gem on my Sony P10 whilst doing my Deep Diving Course of Barrens Hut, Royal National Park, Cronulla in mid-May.
