Cayman 2024

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Queen angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris), East End, Grouper Grotto

Queen angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris)

SPECIES: Queen angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris)
LOCATION: Grouper Grotto, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/13, 105mm
DATE: Samstag, 7. September 2024

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Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii), East End, Scuba Bowl

Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii)

SPECIES: Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii)
LOCATION: Scuba Bowl, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/13, 105mm
DATE: Samstag, 7. September 2024

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Lettuce sea slug (Elysia crispata), East End, Chub Hole

Lettuce sea slug (Elysia crispata)

SPECIES: Lettuce sea slug (Elysia crispata)
LOCATION: Chub Hole, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/20, 105mm
DATE: Samstag, 7. September 2024

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Lofty triplefin (Enneanectes altivelis), East End, Chub Hole

Lofty triplefin (Enneanectes altivelis)

SPECIES: Lofty triplefin (Enneanectes altivelis)
LOCATION: Chub Hole, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/22, 105mm
DATE: Samstag, 7. September 2024

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Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus), East End, Cinderella's Castle

Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus)

SPECIES: Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus)
LOCATION: Cinderella's Castle, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/14, 20.5mm
DATE: Montag, 9. September 2024

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Silversides (Atheriniformes), East End, Cinderella's Castle

Silversides (Atheriniformes)

SPECIES: Silversides (Atheriniformes)
LOCATION: Cinderella's Castle, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/14, 16mm
DATE: Montag, 9. September 2024

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Silversides (Atheriniformes), East End, Cinderella's Castle

Silversides (Atheriniformes)

SPECIES: Silversides (Atheriniformes)
LOCATION: Cinderella's Castle, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/14, 15mm
DATE: Montag, 9. September 2024

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Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus), East End, Cinderella's Castle

Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) #8

SPECIES: Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus)
LOCATION: Cinderella's Castle, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/14, 14mm
DATE: 09.09.2024, 11:08

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Silversides (Atheriniformes), East End, Cinderella's Castle

Silversides (Atheriniformes)

SPECIES: Silversides (Atheriniformes)
LOCATION: Cinderella's Castle, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/14, 17.5mm
DATE: Montag, 9. September 2024

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Whitespotted filefish (Cantherhines macrocerus), East End, Black Rock Reef

Whitespotted filefish (Cantherhines macrocerus)

SPECIES: Whitespotted filefish (Cantherhines macrocerus)
LOCATION: Black Rock Reef, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE: 1/160 sec at f/14, 26.5mm
DATE: Montag, 9. September 2024

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Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii), East End, The Maze

Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii)

SPECIES: Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii)
LOCATION: The Maze, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/10, 30mm
DATE: Donnerstag, 12. September 2024

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Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii), East End, The Maze

Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii)

SPECIES: Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii)
LOCATION: The Maze, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/10, 30mm
DATE: Donnerstag, 12. September 2024

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Tiger grouper (Mycteroperca tigris), East End, Lighthouse Wall

Tiger grouper (Mycteroperca tigris)

SPECIES: Tiger grouper (Mycteroperca tigris)
LOCATION: Lighthouse Wall, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/14, 105mm
DATE: Freitag, 13. September 2024

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Tiger grouper (Mycteroperca tigris), East End, Lighthouse Wall

Tiger grouper (Mycteroperca tigris)

SPECIES: Tiger grouper (Mycteroperca tigris)
LOCATION: Lighthouse Wall, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/14, 105mm
DATE: Freitag, 13. September 2024

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Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata), East End, Lighthouse Wall

Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata)

SPECIES: Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata)
LOCATION: Lighthouse Wall, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/14, 105mm
DATE: Freitag, 13. September 2024

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Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata), East End, Lighthouse Wall

Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata)

SPECIES: Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata)
LOCATION: Lighthouse Wall, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/14, 105mm
DATE: Freitag, 13. September 2024

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Common lionfish (Pterois volitans), East End, Lighthouse Wall

Common lionfish (Pterois volitans)

SPECIES: Common lionfish (Pterois volitans)
LOCATION: Lighthouse Wall, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/14, 105mm
DATE: Freitag, 13. September 2024

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Lettuce sea slug (Elysia crispata), East End, Little House on the Prairie

Lettuce sea slug (Elysia crispata)

SPECIES: Lettuce sea slug (Elysia crispata)
LOCATION: Little House on the Prairie, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/14, 105mm
DATE: Freitag, 13. September 2024

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Banded jawfish (Opistognathus macrognathus), East End, Little House on the Prairie

Banded jawfish (Opistognathus macrognathus)

SPECIES: Banded jawfish (Opistognathus macrognathus)
LOCATION: Little House on the Prairie, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/20, 105mm
DATE: Freitag, 13. September 2024

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Stoplight parrotfish (Sparisoma viride), East End, Little House on the Prairie

Stoplight parrotfish (Sparisoma viride)

SPECIES: Stoplight parrotfish (Sparisoma viride)
LOCATION: Little House on the Prairie, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/16, 105mm
DATE: Freitag, 13. September 2024

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Striped parrotfish (Scarus iserti), East End, The Maze

Striped parrotfish (Scarus iserti)

SPECIES: Striped parrotfish (Scarus iserti)
LOCATION: The Maze, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/20, 105mm
DATE: Sonntag, 15. September 2024

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Common lionfish (Pterois volitans), East End, Playing Fields

Common lionfish (Pterois volitans)

SPECIES: Common lionfish (Pterois volitans)
LOCATION: Playing Fields, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/16, 105mm
DATE: Sonntag, 15. September 2024

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Yellowtail damselfish (Microspathodon chrysurus), East End, Playing Fields

Yellowtail damselfish (Microspathodon chrysurus)

SPECIES: Yellowtail damselfish (Microspathodon chrysurus)
LOCATION: Playing Fields, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/16, 105mm
DATE: Sonntag, 15. September 2024

Bearded fireworm (Hermodice carunculata), East End, Crusher's Wall

Bearded fireworm (Hermodice carunculata)

SPECIES: Bearded fireworm (Hermodice carunculata)
LOCATION: Crusher's Wall, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/22, 105mm
DATE: Sonntag, 15. September 2024

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Bearded fireworm (Hermodice carunculata), East End, Crusher's Wall

Bearded fireworm (Hermodice carunculata) #25

SPECIES: Bearded fireworm (Hermodice carunculata)
LOCATION: Crusher's Wall, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/22, 105mm
DATE: 15.09.2024, 14:06

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Spotted drum (Equetus punctatus), East End, Frank Sound Gardens

Spotted drum (Equetus punctatus)

SPECIES: Spotted drum (Equetus punctatus)
LOCATION: Frank Sound Gardens, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/16, 105mm
DATE: Sonntag, 15. September 2024

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Spotted drum (Equetus punctatus), East End, Frank Sound Gardens

Spotted drum (Equetus punctatus)

SPECIES: Spotted drum (Equetus punctatus)
LOCATION: Frank Sound Gardens, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/16, 105mm
DATE: Sonntag, 15. September 2024

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Red-spotted horseshoe worm (Protula tubularia), East End, Breakers' Cuttback

Red-spotted horseshoe worm (Protula tubularia)

SPECIES: Red-spotted horseshoe worm (Protula tubularia)
LOCATION: Breakers' Cuttback, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/13, 105mm
DATE: Montag, 16. September 2024

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Channel clinging crab (Mithrax spinosissimus), East End, Breakers' Cuttback

Channel clinging crab (Mithrax spinosissimus)

SPECIES: Channel clinging crab (Mithrax spinosissimus)
LOCATION: Breakers' Cuttback, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/13, 105mm
DATE: Montag, 16. September 2024

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Caribbean spiny lobster (Panulirus argus), East End, Breakers' Cuttback

Caribbean spiny lobster (Panulirus argus)

SPECIES: Caribbean spiny lobster (Panulirus argus)
LOCATION: Breakers' Cuttback, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/13, 105mm
DATE: Montag, 16. September 2024

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Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix), East End, Grouper Grotto

Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix)

SPECIES: Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix)
LOCATION: Grouper Grotto, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/13, 105mm
DATE: Montag, 16. September 2024

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Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum), East End, Grouper Grotto

Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum)

SPECIES: Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum)
LOCATION: Grouper Grotto, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/13, 105mm
DATE: Montag, 16. September 2024

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Pederson cleaner shrimp (Periclimenes pedersoni), East End, Grouper Grotto

Pederson cleaner shrimp (Periclimenes pedersoni)

SPECIES: Pederson cleaner shrimp (Periclimenes pedersoni)
LOCATION: Grouper Grotto, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/22, 105mm
DATE: Montag, 16. September 2024

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SPECIES: ()
LOCATION: Kittiwake, West Side, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE: 1/100 sec at f/13, 16.5mm
DATE: Mittwoch, 18. September 2024

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Horse-eye jack (Caranx latus), East End, Kittiwake

Horse-eye jack (Caranx latus)

SPECIES: Horse-eye jack (Caranx latus)
LOCATION: Kittiwake, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE: 1/100 sec at f/13, 19mm
DATE: Mittwoch, 18. September 2024

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Mutton snapper (Lutjanus analis), North Sound, Ray's Bedroom

Mutton snapper (Lutjanus analis)

SPECIES: Mutton snapper (Lutjanus analis)
LOCATION: Ray's Bedroom, North Sound, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/13, 30mm
DATE: Mittwoch, 18. September 2024

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Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii), East End, The Maze

Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii)

SPECIES: Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii)
LOCATION: The Maze, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/11, 26mm
DATE: Donnerstag, 19. September 2024

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Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii), East End, The Maze

Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii)

SPECIES: Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii)
LOCATION: The Maze, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/11, 26mm
DATE: Donnerstag, 19. September 2024

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Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii), East End, The Maze

Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii)

SPECIES: Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii)
LOCATION: The Maze, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/11, 26mm
DATE: Donnerstag, 19. September 2024

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Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii), East End, The Maze

Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii)

SPECIES: Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii)
LOCATION: The Maze, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/11, 30mm
DATE: Donnerstag, 19. September 2024

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Southern stingray (Dasyatis americana), North Sound, Stingray Sandbar

Southern stingray (Dasyatis americana)

SPECIES: Southern stingray (Dasyatis americana)
LOCATION: Stingray Sandbar, North Sound, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE: 1/200 sec at f/13, 16.5mm
DATE: Freitag, 20. September 2024

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Deepwater sea fan (Iciligorgia schrammi), East End, Scuba Bowl

Deepwater sea fan (Iciligorgia schrammi)

SPECIES: Deepwater sea fan (Iciligorgia schrammi)
LOCATION: Scuba Bowl, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE: 1/125 sec at f/13, 15.5mm
DATE: Sonntag, 22. September 2024

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Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda), East End, Lost Wall of East End

Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda)

SPECIES: Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda)
LOCATION: Lost Wall of East End, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE: 1/125 sec at f/13, 30mm
DATE: Sonntag, 22. September 2024

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French angelfish (Pomacanthus paru), East End, Lost Wall of East End

French angelfish (Pomacanthus paru)

SPECIES: French angelfish (Pomacanthus paru)
LOCATION: Lost Wall of East End, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE: 1/125 sec at f/13, 30mm
DATE: Sonntag, 22. September 2024

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Southern stingray (Dasyatis americana), East End, Lost Wall of East End

Southern stingray (Dasyatis americana)

SPECIES: Southern stingray (Dasyatis americana)
LOCATION: Lost Wall of East End, East End, Cayman Islands
CAMERA: NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE: 1/125 sec at f/13, 30mm
DATE: Sonntag, 22. September 2024

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