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Ken Bondy
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Thanks again for the nice comments. Nena that indeed is his eye, he's looking back at me. elizabeth thank you, Janolus is a cold water nudibranch, I
don't think he has ever been seen in the Sea of Cortez. The gold leaf is amazing on that animal - they invented it long before we did! ++Ken++
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Skipjack Joe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Bondy
Janolus barbarensis, a really magnificent creature:
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Magnificent creature!
Ever since I first saw it in your upcoming book (how is that coming along anyway) I've had my eyes open for these guys. That reflective yellow is
really something. Looks almost unnatural.
I don't know if it's my new large monitor here at salesforce but these images seem to be exceptionally saturated and sharp.
You'll never hear me complain about your posts being not from baja. But it needs to be a level playing field for everyone. Which is fine by me. I was
never bothered by the images from Colombia.
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Wingnut
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Great photos Ken! Keep on with the shutterbug syndrome. And I vote for a lifetime exemption from any posting controls on your pictures, Baja or not.
They are simply outstanding....
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Ken Bondy
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Thanks Wingnut, you are too kind. Igor I didn't do anything unusual with these images, they are shot in RAW but very little manipulation applied. I
think it's the critters, not the photographer 
The book is on hold, I haven't really done anything with it other than adding a section on the white sharks at Guadalupe. Thanks again for all the
nice comments, I thrive on these comments and really enjoy showing these on the Nomad board.
++Ken++
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Tomol
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You macro guys kill me. Such clarity and vibrancy. I'm envious. Beautiful stuff!
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marv sherrill
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awesome again Ken - always a delight to see your pics - have you ever been in contact with Hans Borsch (Common invertebrates of the sea of cortez) -
another nudibranch aficionado!
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bajajudy
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WOW
Thanks, Ken
I, too, believe that your photos should be allowed. I am sure that we can all learn from them and look for these beautiful creatures when we are in
the waters of Baja....how is that for a tie-in!
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windgrrl
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I nominate the nutibranchs as honorary Nomads! What amazing pix and creatures, indeed.
Thank you so much - your photos are the much-needed gunk cleaner this board needs on a regular basis.
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When the way comes to an end, then change. Having changed, you pass through.
~ I-Ching
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DianaT
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OK, no poll needed---no disenters here. Just for the shear joy Ken's underwater photos bring to many of us, he should be granted the lifetime
exemption.
Once again, these photos are fantastic. I love that Janolus barbarensis--it is just beautiful.
But I always have a soft spot for the fringeheads you photograph---they just look kind of sad, annoyed, and something only a mother could really love.
Keep on posting---
Thanks
Diane
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Sharksbaja
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I'm all for the exemption too. Ken is one of a kind.
I just shudder at the thought of seeing thousands of DKs' mug plastered pics with the Grand Canyon in the background!
Just some more Nomad humor...........
DON\'T SQUINT! Give yer eyes a break!
Try holding down [control] key and toggle the [+ and -] keys
Viva Mulege!
Nomads\' Sunsets
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Ken Bondy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by marv sherrill
awesome again Ken - always a delight to see your pics - have you ever been in contact with Hans Borsch (Common invertebrates of the sea of cortez) -
another nudibranch aficionado! |
Thanks marv. I think his name is Hans Bertsch. I have the book, co-authored by Alex Kerstitch. I think I met Hans briefly a long time ago when I
was active with an underwater photo group (Channel Islands Underwater Photographic Society). Do you know him?
++Ken++
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Bajafun777
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Ken, "YOU THE MAN" like I mentioned in an earlier post I definately missed your photos. I get a kick out of showing them to the little nieces and
nephew and listening to their ooohs and ahhhhhs. These photos are what are pushing me to take up diving when I retire this year. I want to be able
and see more than when snorkling. How much did your camera system set you back in order to take such clear pictures underwater??? Did you get this
camera system at a dive shop or online??? Thanks again, and every time I see your name listed for a post I can not wait to see if pictures are
attached. Later----------------------- bajafun777
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Ken Bondy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajafun777
Ken, "YOU THE MAN" like I mentioned in an earlier post I definately missed your photos. I get a kick out of showing them to the little nieces and
nephew and listening to their ooohs and ahhhhhs. These photos are what are pushing me to take up diving when I retire this year. I want to be able
and see more than when snorkling. How much did your camera system set you back in order to take such clear pictures underwater??? Did you get this
camera system at a dive shop or online??? Thanks again, and every time I see your name listed for a post I can not wait to see if pictures are
attached. Later----------------------- bajafun777 |
Thank you mucho bajafun777. I generally try not to think about how much all of these toys cost, but since you asked.....I think between the camera,
lenses, housing, ports, and strobes it's about 9 BTU's. What is a BTU you ask? A BTU is a "Basic Toy Unit". And here you thought it was a British
Thermal Unit - that's obsolete. 1 BTU = $1,000. The housing with ports was about 4 BTU, the camera and lenses about 3.5 BTU, and the 2 strobes about
0.75 BTU each.
I bought most of this stuff about 4 years ago in 2004 and I don't know how prices have changed since then. I do know that you can get a basic
underwater point-and-shoot outfit that will do a good job for a LOT less than this.
I buy all my stuff from Underwater Phototech in Derry, NH. They are a great company.
++Ken++
[Edited on 7-26-2008 by Ken Bondy]
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Skip_Mac
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Thanks Ken...for your wonderful photos...they make me feel a bit intimidated as your photo quality is exceptional. I am not a marine biologist, no
matter what some of my old professors told to groups on several tide pool field trips on the Alta California coast, but I am a major nudibranch fan.
I have watched many species on minus tides in Montana De Oro, Point Loma and on two islands off the Green Tortoise beach camp south of Loreto.
Stunning examples all...but I never got your quality photographs. Please tell me about your equipment and technique. I would love to preserve my
memories to share as well as you.. Sharks however,,are not my thing. Thank you.
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Ken Bondy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skip_Mac
Thanks Ken...for your wonderful photos...they make me feel a bit intimidated as your photo quality is exceptional. I am not a marine biologist, no
matter what some of my old professors told to groups on several tide pool field trips on the Alta California coast, but I am a major nudibranch fan.
I have watched many species on minus tides in Montana De Oro, Point Loma and on two islands off the Green Tortoise beach camp south of Loreto.
Stunning examples all...but I never got your quality photographs. Please tell me about your equipment and technique. I would love to preserve my
memories to share as well as you.. Sharks however,,are not my thing. Thank you. |
Skip_Mac you are too kind. This will tell you probably WAY more than you ever wanted to know about my equipment and technique
http://www.kenbondy.com/images/Journeys/Chapter%206_Underwat...
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Eli
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Ken Bondy, I do again thank you for the oohhhhhhs and awwws that simply flow from my soul viewing your very special world. I just shared them with my
10 year old grandson, so now you have one more fan from the next generation in awe of your very special vision of our planet.
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marv sherrill
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Ken Yes I do know him - he stopped by the house in BOLA last month - Since Alex passed away in 2001, Hans is on his own doing the book - just thought
you would like to see some more of his pics or maybe contribute- keep up the good work - Marv
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Skip_Mac
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Ken Bondy, No I don't think I am too kind, but thanks for the thought. Your photographs have been a major draw for me on this site. I feel envious
of your opportunity to see such natural beauty so close...and of course i thank you for sharing... without which you would not be reading this
comment. Gracias and keep up the good work, you enrich many lives.
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elgatoloco
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Great stuff Ken! This is Baja related as those little nudis live in the Pacific! Macumba mattata!!
MAGA
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