Gaddo Reflections

While in Sanibel Island a few year’s ago (fewer than the Hawaii story), we had Dolphins join our sunset cruise. They were jumping and...

There is nothing more exciting than having dolphins ride your wake or swim at the bow of your boat! When we were in Hawaii a few years...

Flipper’s Sea School – If you look at Dolphin Research Center’s website in the history section they tell the story about the dolphin...

Flipper’s Sea School - Flipper’s Sea School opened in the late 70s or early 80s in the Florida Keys, Grassy Key. That wasn’t its name...

Nothing nicer than a stroll through the sea garden. Have a great weekend and Enjoy! #underwater #underwaterlife #underwaterphotography...

Now, dad was legendary on his ability to read anywhere. He could also sleep anywhere but that’s a different story. He started each day...

Doesn’t it look like he was doing a swim by inspection? No, he wasn’t doing that – at least, I don’t think so. He was mom’s favorite...

This guy was trying to disappear two ways. Fleeing (swimming away) and turning white like a ghost. He was still captured (by the camera...

Angels and Christmas Trees do go together like peas in a pod. These is the unconventional version. One Angel Fish and two Christmas...

Is there a fish hitchhiking with the octopus? Look closely below him. More likely he just swam over him. That fish was thinking WTH is...

As promised, here is another octopus photo. This time it is swimming. A little backstroke or back propulsion maybe. I love doing a...

Trumpet Solo – I wonder if they spend their time mostly alone. I haven’t seen a photo of a school of them. The most I’ve seen together...

The surprise is really mine because it took me a minute (maybe not a whole minute, maybe so) to see him. They are good at camouflage. ...

Angel Surprise – This guy does look a bit surprised to have his photo taken. He wasn’t ready, and asked, “Can you do it again? No? Darn...

Well, this is a pickle. My first tour as a guide and we have hit a dead end. This is a nice coral specimen. Coral is vital for all of us...

Since you are following me, you might as well see the reef. Here are two other fish. They usually travel in schools, these two must be...

Um, do you mind? I just need a moment to myself in this little crag. I'll be out in a few. In the meantime, swim over there and enjoy the...

Should we ask for directions? Where is the reef? Is that guy following us? Maybe he knows where we are. Hello, do you hear me? Jeez, are...

Hope you have a great weekend. Enjoy! #underwater #underwaterlife #underwaterphotography #underwaterworld #undersea #undersealife...

It is always a bit sad when you leave the reef and everything becomes a bit bland. Is this a dead part of the reef or just a natural...