Honeymoon Beach Snorkel pics 8-7-11 + Panasonic cam info

[awardb]

Here are a selection of snorkeling pics taken at Honeymoon Beach today, 8/7. They were taken with the new Panasonic DMC-TS3 that some people on the forum have been discussing. I'll go into more detail later on the pros and cons of this UW camera in a later report. However, so far, so good. It hasn't leaked in 2 trips underwater, and it can take some GREAT pictures, as you'll see here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/awardb/STJ ... 8KCfysGqKw

It's easy to use, and the LCD screen has enough contrast to be somewhat useful, even underwater. Pictures above were edited in Picasa, then posted.

Honeymoon Beach was deserted when we arrived at about 10:45 AM. Saw maybe two other couples in the first hour, then the boats started arriving with the snorkelers. By mid-afternoon it was somewhat busy, by Honeymoon standards. Water was clear, and the fish and other underwater life were bountiful. Couldn't resist the multiple postings of the cuttlefish, he was strangely alone (I've always seen them in groups before). He was curious, as this species always seems to be, and the pics of him turned out great.

Left the beach at 3PM approx., to be able to go back to the villa, clean up, and meet the VIOL forum members at the Beach Bar at about 5. Met some wonderful people, and I really think a great time was had by all.

Consider this our Day 6 Trip Report....

[awardb]

I forgot to mention....when you click on the link to the photos above, simply click on Slideshow on the upper left once you're on the Picasa site, and you'll see full-size pics that automatically advance. But you knew that, right?

[Jen East End]

Great pictures, love the bright blue markings on that one fish , not sure what it's called.

[Backtotheislands]

Love your pics! Makes me want to be back in the water. I don't think I can ever get enough snorkeling!

[amy5233]

Thank you so much for sharing! We loved Honeymoon Beach!

[PSUWethr]

What neat pictures! Honeymoon is one of my favorite beaches as well.

[Coden]

Ward, you and your lovely Sylvia are awesome people!!!!

Love the pics, especially the turtle...thanks for posting pics, I do not have enough wireless strength here to download ours. Will do when we get home, hope ours are 1/2 as good as yours!

See ya soon!

[EagleRayLover]

nice pictures- thanks for sharing- seems like you saw a nice variety of fish!

[awardb]

Thanks for the kind words from all. I think Honeymoon, overall, may be our favorite beach on the whole island. I think the difficulty getting to it adds to the positives of that beach. In all our years going to STJ, we've NEVER seen it crowded. NEVER had a problem finding shade under which to spend the day.
I better shut up now, or the next time I get there it'll be totally jammed!