Marty’s photo of the day #4769: Whether I’m exploring a remote rainforest or an ocean reef, I’m often amazed by creatures that resemble something I’ve seen in a Star Trek movie/show. I remember watching this ray off the coast of Belize a few months ago: it rose above the sand and hovered, moved for a […]
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Lionfish
Marty’s photo of the day #4765: I photographed two lionfish off the coast of Belize earlier this year. The species is not native to the area, and both were in cloudy water. Even so, after seeing little ones in aquariums it was fun to see much bigger ones in the wild.
My Freediving Wife
Marty’s photo of the day #4762: When Deb and I were in Bonaire last September, the two consumer-quality underwater cameras I brought soon began to leak. That sent me on a desperate search to buy what turned out to be the one-and-only pro-quality underwater camera for sale on the entire island: a Sealife Micro 3.0. […]
Blackbird Caye at Night
Marty’s photo of the day #4760: I shot this photo last month from the deck of Deb’s and my over-the-water cabana. This is the dock at Blackbird Caye, 30 miles off the coast of Belize.
Male Frigatebird
Marty’s photo of the day #4759: Here’s a male frigatebird, showing off the red feathers on his gular sac. Photographed last month off the coast of Belize.
Pelican Dive
Marty’s photo of the day #4755: Brown pelican heading into a dive. Photographed last month off the coast of Belize.
The Most Beautiful Location on Earth?
Marty’s photo of the day #4752: Having traveled all seven continents and written two books on world travel, I can say that—so far—the most beautiful place I’ve ever been is the reef surrounding the Great Blue Hole, 40 miles off the coast of Belize. That said, Deb’s and my sailing trip in the Coral Triangle […]
Frigatebird
Marty’s photo of the day #4751: This is a frigatebird. Photographed last month on an island off the coast of Belize.
Cute Toad
Marty’s photo of the day #4750: Here’s a cute toad close-up. Photographed last month on an island off the coast of Belize.
Gray Angelfish
Marty’s photo of the day #4746: This is a gray angelfish, photographed last month off the coast of Belize.
Frigatebirds in Action
Marty’s photo of the day #4735: These are frigatebirds, photographed last month on an island, 40 miles off the coast of Belize. Whether this action shot depicts a greeting, a territory dispute, or impressions of Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert, I really can’t say.
Spotted Eagle Ray, Again
Marty’s photo of the day #4733: Here’s a second image of the spotted eagle ray Deb and I saw, 40 miles off the coast of Belize. The lighting was poor, and the water was murky, so none of my eagle ray shots are frameable. Still, considering what I had to work with, I was able […]
Red-Footed Boobies
Marty’s photo of the day #4732: Red-footed boobies, photographed last month on an island off the coast of Belize.
Find the Yellow Stingray
Marty’s photo of the day #4731: It’s time to play “Find the Yellow Stingray.” Without cheating, look at the first photo and see if you can find the stingray. The second image is a cropped version of the same photo, clearly showing the stingray. Photographed last month, 35 miles off the coast of Belize.
The Stationary Frigatebird
Marty’s photo of the day #4729: While off the coast of Belize earlier this month, I photographed a lot of frigatebirds in-flight. I’ll share some of those later. For now, here’s a rare stationary frigatebird.
Five Squid
Marty’s photo of the day #4728: These squid might be difficult to see if you are viewing on a smartphone. There are five squid in all, photographed earlier this month, forty miles off the coast of Belize.
Belize Iguana
Marty’s photo of the day #4727: Iguana, photographed earlier this month on an island off the coast of Belize.
The Crab and the Fly
Marty’s photo of the day #4726: You might think this is a photo of a Caribbean hermit crab, but I’m actually photographing the fly in flight. Got it! (Photographed earlier this month off the coast of Belize)
The Witconcrete Wreck
Marty’s photo of the day #4725: I shot this photo while snorkeling above the Witconcrete Wreck (looking down its side). The 375-foot-long ship was once used to transport sugar and molasses, and it was intentionally sunk in 2021, near Blackbird Caye, 35 miles from Belize. It now serves as a home for a wide variety […]
Cushion Sea Stars
Marty’s photo of the day #4724: These are cushion sea stars, photographed two weeks ago in the Caribbean Sea, roughly 35 miles from Belize. At first glance these sea stars almost look fake, like a practical joke. I’m including a second photo with my wife, Deb, diving closer to provide a size comparison.