Tip of the day: know your prey! Weather hunting with a spear gun or a camera it helps to know your prey. It would be silly to try and find Flamingo Tongues, Toad Fish, or Drum Fish without knowing what to look for as fare as habitat. If you don’t know ask, ask the Dive Master he will most likely know better than anyone because he sees and learns where to find these critters for tips. When the one you’re looking for is found look around and learn the habitat for the next time you see those conditions you will probably find the critter. Learn through observation and you will surprise yourself and your friends at how fast you start finding those hard to find critters. Stop and look, then start studying behavior and you will have it made. If you know that Drum Fish are territorial and have a habit of swimming back and forth all day long, then don’t rush your shot, what for the better position or for the guy in front of you to get his shot and move on. No need to rush, if you know that it is not going anywhere except back and forth. You should learn to shot with your headfirst not your camera. Picture it in your minds eye and then set up your camera for the shot you want. You will find you even have time to compose your well thought out shot and pick your background; time is on your side if you use your head, and the knowledge of your prey becomes your best tool. Dive often and Dive safe!
Papa Bear
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