Separated from mainland Australia by the 240 km stretch of Bass Strait, Tasmania is a land apart - a place of wild and beautiful landscapes; friendly, welcoming people; a pleasant, temperate climate; wonderful wine and food.
by JohnS
A Big-bellied Seahorse peeks out from the protection of a kelp bed. Nikon D70 & SB600, home-made housings. Bicheno, Tasmania.
Photocomp November '06 - Open
by JohnS
Small schools of these shy little creatures sometimes visit Bicheno's Sea Wall in the early morning. Bicheno, Tasmania.
Photocomp November '06 - Open
by JohnS
Female Senator Wrasse are full of curiosity and will often pose nicely for the camera.
Photocomp November '06 - Open
by JohnS
Shot with Nikon D70 at Bicheno, Tasmania, Australia.
Phootocomp October '06 - Open
by JohnS
Shaw's Cowfish, shot with Nikon D70 at Bicheno, Tasmania.
Photocomp October '06 - Open
by JohnS
Shot with Nikon D70 at Bicheno, Tasmania, Australia.
Photocomp October '06 - Open
by harryW
I took this photo of a Pencil Slate Urchin on a night dive at Bicheno in Tasmania, Australia. It shows the various stages of spine growth and colouration.
Photocomp October '06 - Open
by phil
Darn Weedy Seadragons, they are like Rats in Bicheno, Tasmania, Australia......Everywhere.
Photocomp October '06 - Open
by JohnS
A banded morwong forages in the shallows near Bicheno's sea wall - Bicheno, TAS. Nikon D70, SB600. Photocomp September '06 - Open
by JohnS
Comb jelly at night - Blue Waters, Bicheno, TAS using Nikon D70, SB600. Photocomp September '06 - Open
by PhilM
Golden Zoanthids under deep bommie at Bicheno, Tasmania, Australia.
Photocomp September '06 - Open
by JohnS
Rarely found outside its weedy habitat, a Golden Weedfish stares forlornly at the camera. Bicheno, Tasmania, Australia.
Photocomp August '06 - Open
by JohnS
A female Shaw's Cowfish casts a shy glance at the camera. Bicheno, Tasmania, Australia.
Photocomp August '06 - Open