Introducing Pygmy seahorse and its' mascot figure. Do they look alike??
A little fact of Pygmy seahorse, according to
wikipedia:
The pygmy seahorses comprise several species of tiny seahorse in the syngnathid family or Syngnathidae (seahorses and pipefish). Family Syngnathidae is part of order Syngnathiformes, which contains fishes with fused jaws that suck food into tubular mouths. They are found in Southeast Asia in the Coral Triangle area. They are some of the smallest seahorse species in the world, typically measuring less than 2 centimetres (0.79 in) in height.
This tiny pygmy seahorse was spotted by the instructor during recent dive in Sipadan. It is so tiny and well camouflaged. I could hardly see it without later on spot it from the picture.
Diving in Sipadan, a long planned holiday since beginning of the year and completed with awesome fun and exceeded the expectation.
The journey began with a lovely warm weather morning, when everything seems perfect without knowing what were ahead waiting for us (well, of course we have done all the arrangement, thinking everything is going to be fine).
First surprise right after we arrived the Kota Kinabalu, the master of our buddy picked us up from the airport and show us around the city, had an amazingly delicious pork noodle, coconut drink and lokan before we back to the airport for the flight to Tawau.
Second surprise, the flight to Tawau was delayed and keep delaying. When we were all tired from the 5am woke up for the first flight and knowing the flight to Tawau would be departing at almost 2am, we were still trying to entertain ourselves with positive spirit, enjoyed the best KFC I had ever had offered by the airline as dinner.
Third surprise, when we finally arrived Tawau at around 3am, the transport we arranged had gone back to Semporna due to the flight delay. And when the random pickup offer by the local did not seem to be a wise option, we decided to sleep over in the airport. Yeh, it was kind of scary to me, but it probably better off to risk being dump in the middle of no where at dark too. And guess what, we found massage chairs! Which mean we could sit and sleep comfortably while waiting for the next day. The longest 4 hrs I had ever felt...
Fourth surprise, the diving resort - the Rig! Build right in the middle of the ocean. 180 degree of the ocean view. All the tiredness vanished the moment we landed the platform. Even though there was a little drama on the room arrangement, all good after the great help from the awesome dive instructor.
Fifth surprise, Diving!!! Yeh!! Continuous diving for 5 days...
Smiley nudibranch :)
Orang Utan Crab!
Sea Turtle looking at you!
Awesome buddies, Dive Master, Dive Instructor, food! A valuable memory to treasure for lifetime. We will sure visit the places again soon. Till then, where is the next destination??
Any diving addicts out there, Sipadan is a must visit diving paradise!! And so as
Seaventures - The Rig!
Today get off to work as usual with my favourite pair of flat, which has been the most comfortable pair since the day I bought and never cause blister. But today, created two bubbles on both of my ankles.
Even the most expected routine could catch you off-guarded. It apply to every situation when you think you are 100% in-control, could possibly turn around and cause drama. The constant factor is "nothing stay constant". Maybe the feet skin become softer, the shoe material aging and become harder, which ever may cause the parties no longer compatible to each other. I guess this is the sign.. to alert...
first they ignore you,
then they laugh at you,
then they fight you,
then you win
- mahatma gandhi
that it is time to look for new pair of shoe...
~ peace out
This statement catch my eye. Always being kind, will keep the negativity away.. at least try to!
Good Day! Inspired by the 7 fundamentals for getting your life in shape!
The whole new diving experience about picking up this new hobby.. I have been to my first overseas dive!! And it is to see the famous Thresher Shark!! The shark with 2 meter-long tail!! Not to mention the crystal clear water with high visibility, indeed making the whole unforgettable memory, and fun that we could talk about for the years to come.
Thresher Shark in action!!
This smarty was out having breakfast when we, the bunch of us, waiting patiently along the edge of the cliff underwater. Yes CLIFF!!
The island..
Got to be thankful for the wonderful local Dive masters, instructors who organised the trip, buddies and friends who make the whole trip so awesome and memorable.
However, without my nicest OW instructor who introduce and encourage me to try going overseas dive, I would not have such guts to adventure out with beginner diving level. Even though we have been drifted apart, I always believe we meet certain people at certain time for certain reason. Thank you Instructor! If you know who you are! =)
Time to go on and blush the diving skill further... Where is the next destination?
Is this real?? iPhone most popular game characters, angry bird, have even made to the airplane! It is like flying with angry bird in real life! Wonder which airline company have them? Do they have the theme decoration interior as well?
The young generation might not even seem how TV looks like during the old time. Looking at this comparison, I can't help to agree more the contrast in the modern days.. Do you think so?
Look at these Hello Kitty, aren't they cute? They are too pretty to be eaten....
Is this real? The houses are built under the bridge and really pretty colour! Anyone know where about in Italy?
Amazed by the creativity and the wonder of the nature!
This is hilarious!! Quite a true comparison!
LOL! Love the sense of humour! Love God!
Couple kiss as Canadians riot in Vancouver. This could be one of the classic photos to come..
News via The First Post
This 24 photographs said to be the world's most famous photographs, no matter what the time, the place to recall will still make people feel shocked and taste the unique charm of photography. This is truly a classic.
"The perpetrators of the assassination of John F. Kennedy was shot dead"
Oswald emerged. I hold the camera. aware of the crowd was squeezed out. He has taken three steps forward. I pressed the shutter. until I heard the gunshots only know what happened. I did the other photograph as soon as I can. But flash ineffective, and too late charge. I have been worrying about the first photo. I went back to the office two hours later from the prison to wash out the photograph,just realize, I did not shutter too soon.
"The little boy with grenades"
Emosi style is a fantasy world and the world of ideological discord. As of this photograph of sunlight and the park between the two pear, and the beautiful landscape and the kids obviously a bit of terror and brutal expression.
"Salvage the kitten"
This is not a pot of kitten soup. The eight-week-old kitty Helulu wanted to know what is the dinner, she walk around the pot and trying to see what is inside, until she drop herself into the pot.
"Guns"
105 neighborhoods in New York, a hooligan who aimed the gun directly at photographers.
He was only 11 years old, but learned all ugly." Klein recalled : "Of course, the gun is a replica, He is also playing with the child in the United States and just a street game. But in my view, This moment is no longer the game of the children.
"The most famous kiss"
This is the first famous kissing photo. This photo was taken in public place. you will probably think of a portrait, the right to privacy. In fact, it really led to a portrait of the lawsuit. But it did not stop to spread around the world.
"Her name is Margaret Hamel"
This human body photo made Weston photographic state reached its peak, and also one of the great classics, This resulted in a series of human abstract art.
"Aomayila suffering"
November 13, 1985, Colombia Ruiz volcano erupted, Mountain snow melt inclusions after a Longitudinal debris flow, which is almost devoured Amailuo and caused the town a devastating disaster.
On the third day after the volcanic eruption ,the French-AP photographer,Fournier Frank-Hertz, rushed to the scene.He found Aomayila, a 12-year-old girl, who were being clipped in the middle of two fallen house. Her spine was injured, although Fournier, who had worked as a surgeon, but powerless to help. He could only take pictures of the beautiful young lady and her strong face, while from time to time to talk with her to strengthen her hope, confidence and the power of survival.
Until the ambulance arrived at the scene, she had immersed in a slurry Lane for 60 hours.Although the girl received medical treatment, but still died.
Fournier, stayed with Aomayila ,photographed the girl till she was buried.
This series of photos won the 29th WPP breaking news series award the following year. The photos fully demonstrated the harassment suffered by drowning when the girl managed to maintain a calm and composed expression.This was rated good news photographs in 1985.
"Country Doctor"
In 1948, Smith was sent to the State of Colorado Keruimilin shoot a work of a doctor by "Life" magazine. This trip also contributed to the first Smith works in the photography. Smith had followed the United States Air Force to the battlefield of the war in the Pacific.But eventually, his work was not being recognizes and being dismissed.
He said that with the proper use of photography, it will "promote the improvement and understanding of the great forces," He believes that photography is not the matter of arrangements in advance, and more importantly its contents be containing different levels, different levels of readers comprehend. Just like this doctor, he smoke, drink almost untouchable coffee, Smith also to capture this moment and the feeling of the next moment.
"Trap"
A elderly walked into a photography "trap" that set up by the photographer..
"Trap prelude"
Artist was painting a nude painting for his overcoated girlfriend in Seine River. This is actually carefully arranged "Decoy" by the photographer to see the response from the people around.
"Picasso"
"Look at this piece of bread, which is an idea of a baker. There are only four fingers. This is also the reason for being named "Picasso"." Picasso said to Duwanuoshi.
"Rotating Wen"
This photograph was shooted by Duwanuoshi in 1953. During this period, he shot a large number of Wen's photo. Wen's parents work in the circus, in fact she is a striptease performances, and has been called "passionate snail". Wen's captivating performances create the stark contrast, Arena Lane darkish and the conditions extremely shabby, Even street coolies could get to see her show. Outside is very bright. This is a clear contrast of the public places and hidden places.
"Railway shops"
Alabama, a railway shops, depicts the 1930s the United States side of the rich villages : a wide variety of fruits and fish, and rows of shops.But soon, the United States economy has entered a period of the Great Depression. This is the reason why this photograph were recollected.
"Broken mirror"
The mirror is broken, two children were picking up the debris, other children were watching silently with guilty. Meanwhile, the other world continue their run, this is no.14 of the 68 series of the 1981 publication of "observation method".
"Small adults"
Three American girls chatting in one of the alley in Seville, Spain. This picture become second best sales postcard for a period of time in The United States.
"Winston. Churchill"
Story about this photo:
January 27, 1941. Churchill just came to 10th Downing Street for shooting a few pictures showing his stamina and toughness. However, the Churchill look far too relaxed with the cigar, which is inconsistent with Carter's idea. He walked up to Churchill and pull the cigar away from the mouth. Churchill was infuriated as a result. At the moment Churchill angry eyes stared at Carter, Carter press the shutter. This photo become one of the most famous photos of Churchill.
"Retreat"
This is the retreat of the United States Marine Corps soldiers, Duncan Unique, the performance of the extreme cold. 1950 Marines in the Korean war, had been doing good before the onset of winter. At that time, General MacArthur overestimate their own strength, believe they would advance smooth to the northern Korea until the unexpected counterattacks by the Chinese military. General Smith's words make their losses even more famous "Withdraw........! We go ahead to the wrong drection!"
"Naked runners"
In 1975 the Commonwealth rugby finals, Queen Elizabeth, British politicians gathered on the rostrum. Michel, Australia accountants nude run around the stadium. According to the report, in this embarrassing situation, Queen almost fainted.Later, Michel was sentenced to three months imprisonment.
"Bush out-coursework"
This photo does not have a major theme, but it is a well-known works. It presents a boy walking home with holding a big bottle of alcohol with one hand each. He seems had just completed a glorious but arduous task.
"Hunger in the Sudan"
This photograph was Kevin Carter, won 1994 Pulitzer Prize News Feature photography work. That is a Sudan girl, kneel down to the ground from hunger and soon will be death , and the condor is not far behind the girl, prowling around, waiting for the meal. This photograph shocked the world, attracted many criticism and doubts. When people have asked the whereabouts of the little girl, unfortunately, no know knows, not even Carter. He pressed the shutter as a professional journalist.Drive away the condor and watch the little girl to leave.
Two months after he being awarded with the honor, Carter committed suicide. Moral conscience of the action might be the reason cause Carter to end his life.
"Marilyn Monroe "
She is the Hollywood famous female star Marilyn Monroe in the 60s. Although Mr. Song captured this picture when Monroe inadvertently moved, but this photo solidified the moment and grasp the nature of the beautiful model.
"Suffering of the eyes"
1948 Winter Solstice to 1949 Spring, Henri Cartier Bresson has interviewed China's Beijing, Nanjing, Shanghai and other cities. This anxious look of the boy photo was taken in Nanjing when people buying rice in a long queue. The pictures show the Chinese people's misery and suffering.
Famous American Society of Magazine Photographers B. Green, said : "It appears that Bresson's photo appears to be unconcerned as something picked up at random. But in fact he is a very thinking person.
"Would you please"
Terry and Tomson are deciding who should start the meal. Chipmunk Jim never expect that he will become the "dinner" of two "friends" the moment the owner left the house. They are all Mark Andrew's pet. When the master around, they seem to be all are good partners.
"Times Square victory" 
When the World War II ended news reached the New York Times Square, an overjoyed navy hugged and kissed the nurse who was beside him. Photos appear in the "Times" magazine, reflect the joy of people after the war ended. 40 years later, the photographer initiated a search notice in the newspaper to find the man and the lady of the photo, they had already become Grandpa and Grandma in a happy family.
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