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Stephen Frink Photography

Destination: Bligh Waters & Koro Sea
Trip Date: May 5th - May 12th, 2012 - Comments
Author: Erwin
Welcome Back: Stephen Frink, Ana Avila, Mark Mintz, Anne Owen, Lenny Rosen, Beth Goodiel, Paula Selby, Lauren Smith, Peter Van Berkel & Annette Cavanaugh
Congratulations: Happy Birthday Mark, Steve, Jim and Nora!

I had seen many of Stephen Frink’s images over the years and had looked forward to meeting him in the flesh.  As it turns out, he’s a real nice guy and brought a great group.

These guys were largely focused on taking photos underwater with the exception of a few and as everyone was acquainted before arriving on board they got right into it as soon as they arrived, setting up gear and getting ready to dive!

Show us ya Fins!  Stephen Frink

Show us ya Fins! Stephen Frink

Lionfish by Stephen Frink

Lionfish by Stephen Frink

Bommie by Paula

Bommie by Paula

Xeno Crab by Peter

Xeno Crab by Peter

Pretty reef scape by Mark

Pretty reef scape by Mark

Peek-a-boo!  Photo by Lauren

Peek-a-boo! Photo by Lauren

Feather Star by Rainbow Jim

Feather Star by Rainbow Jim

Gremlin Crab by Carlos

Gremlin Crab by Carlos

Mating Dragonettes by Anne

Mating Dragonettes by Anne

Buddies by Anne

Buddies by Anne

Robusties by Carlos

Robusties by Carlos

How to kiss a shrimp by Rainbow Jim

How to kiss a shrimp by Rainbow Jim

The Arch by Lauren

The Arch by Lauren

Diver on Mt Mutiny by Mark

Diver on Mt Mutiny by Mark

Long Nose Filefish by Paula

Long Nose Filefish by Paula

Nigali Cruiser by Peter

Nigali Cruiser by Peter

SeaCams by S. Frink

SeaCams by S. Frink

Rainbow Reef by Paula

Rainbow Reef by Paula

Peek-a-boo.  Photo by Stephen Frink

Peek-a-boo. Photo by Stephen Frink

Ready.. Go!  Stephen Frink

Ready.. Go! Stephen Frink

Conditions were good to excellent with blue, blue flat water for a few days in Namena Marine Park, making this the highlight for me and many of the guests.

When cruising out to the dive site in Wakaya we came across a group of Mantas feeding and jumped in on snorkel to have a swim with these amazing fish.  It was Peter’s and Anette's  first time to see these graceful animals and they were beaming - ear to ear when they got back in the skiff.  I think that made both their and my day.

Mo found more pygmy seahorses on this trip too.  He is so very good..

The end of trip slide show was fun with many great images to share.

Cheers for the good time Steve and gang.

See you next time!

Our Guests...

Anne
Anne
Steve
Steve
Jim
Jim
Lauren
Lauren
Marybeth
Marybeth
KC
KC
Ana
Ana
Mark
Mark
Lenny
Lenny
Paula
Paula
Anette
Anette
Peter
Peter
Dennis
Dennis
Beth
Beth
Carlos
Carlos
Sarah
Sarah

Comments

“We loved every minute of our time with you in Tonga! It could not have been any better. Each and every member of the NAI’A team was outstanding and each of you made our whale expedition unforgettable. The whales, the hospitality, the guides, the skiff driving, the dinners and the singing and kava… Everything was wonderful. It was the best honeymoon ever!”

Buzz & Ellie

~ Buzz & Ellie