Saturday 23 March 2013

Cuttle fish & octopus dance in Similan islands, Thailand

Diving Thailand Similan 
I was a bit inactive on my blog the last month but NOW its time to catch up...As it is extremely cold for end of March in Holland now I will warm you up with some images from Thailand again. Today I will take you again underwater (this entry is specially dedicated to Koryn who asked for more underwater photography:-)
Diving Thailand Similan
Diving Thailand Similan 
It is simply breathtaking to see how cuttle fishes and octopuses change their colours underwater when they move or want to adjust themselves to the environment. At the Bonsoon wrack I met this cute baby cuttle fish. Whilediving at island 9 of the Similan islands at around 25m depth we have spotted the octopus. First it was hiding in a rock and its was white-grey, when it leaved its hole it change quick to brown-dark colours! Enjoy the video too:-))) 
Diving Thailand Similan
Diving Thailand Similan

14 comments:

Joop Zand said...

Nice shots Jana.....it's always pleasant to visit your blog.

Greetings, Joop

Lies said...

Natuur onder water..., adembenemend mooi, Jana !
Nooit een octopus op stap gezien...
Lie(f)s.

Filip and Kristel said...

Like the black fish Jana. Very special, never seen such a fish before.

Greetings,
Filip

LilliStJohn said...

Dear Jana - What a delight to be able to see such lovely underwater life. I love the fish that adapt to their surroundings in the colour of their surroundings. This was such a treat. Thankyou - I truly like your posts. Lilly :)

Barb said...

How I enjoyed swimming with the octopus, Jana! So graceful!The cuttlefish look jewel-like. It's been cold and snowy here in CO, too. Are you still skating?

kulasa said...

I terribly enjoyed watching the video...just the sound of water made me feel relaxed...and the sight of the little fishes swimming around and the Octopus makes me wish I could go diving too :) thanks for taking me there virtually!

Koryn said...
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Koryn said...

I'm touched! And yes, I HAVE been waiting for an update :)

I loooove the black octopus photo. (Am I right, that's the octopus?) And the video is just magnificent! the Reminds me, though, of Ursula from the Little Mermaid haha.

Attempted a little underwater photography myself over the weekend, my dive master let me borrow his Lumix cam with underwater casing and light. I still need a little practice with the white balancing though :)

When (and where!) is your next underwater adventure? ;)

Karen @ Pieces of Contentment said...

Welcome back! I've never seen a black octopus. Even though it has short legs it moves incredibly well.

Dietmut said...

underwaterwereld!!! geweldige om dit te zien Jana. Groetjes, Dietmut

Erika said...

Happy Easter!!!
Gorgeous shots.

Anonymous said...

Jeetje wat is dit mooi!
Dank je wel voor het delen.
Groetjes Cristien.

Jeanne said...

Totally amazing video. Looks like you really enjoy scuba. Such amazing sites

AVCr8teur said...

I had no idea they changed colors to adapt to their surroundings. What fun it must have been to follow these graceful creatures underwater!