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Keri Wilk - Mississauga, Canada
"Flying Fish"
The story behind this photo:
"I wrapped a towel around my waist, pulled off the old
trunks, and was planning to take a nice warm shower, when I noticed
something tiny skip a few feet across the surface beside the boat. After
walking down the side
steps to water level, I realized what it was. a juvenile flying fish (about
an inch long), drifting by in the current. I'd only seen a juvenile one
other time in 13 years of diving, so I decided that I wouldn't let the
opportunity pass. I jumped into the current bare-assed sans mask to stay
with the little guy, knowing someone eventually would come to help me. Sure
enough, my brother Kris jumped in and made his way over with my housed D300
and mask in hand, and was followed soon after by one of the crew in a
support boat. I'm glad I took that naked leap of faith, since a few nice
images resulted, including this one. Those are clouds in the background,
shot from below."
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