Trip Report: Upper Florida Keys 04/18 - 14/20/2008

JCdesign97 · 22nd April 2008, 19:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by Terry)

Hey Guys -
It was real fun meeting Adrianne, John, Steve, and Richie. I didnt have the chance to dive with them as I was with a OC friend, but it was good to meet you guys.
This was a great write up, thanks.

Q: How do you get your picture to come out so clear, mine always have alot of the particles floating around?

Attached is a pix of a milling machine the machine shop in the Spiegel, and me inside the Eagle.

Terry

Hey Terry - it was good to meet you and Scott, as well ... didn't mean to inadvertently leave you out of the honorable mentions.

For the rest of the readers, Terry was helping to hold off the KISS onslaught by being the sole Hammerhead CCR diver on the trip.

As far as the backscatter in shots when there is a lot of particulate in the water, in addition to the angle of the strobes like Adrianne

mentioned you also want to have the strobes themselves as far away from the lens as possible. That's why you see people with ridiculously long strobe arms - this keeps the light from reflecting off of the particles straight back into the lens. Generally, the more expensive the camera system, the further away the lighting gets from the lens. Point-and-shoot cameras with onboard strobes are almost worthless in anything other than gin clear water.

Hope to see you in the water again soon.

**sfldiver** · 22nd April 2008, 20:58

During the last Florida S.C.R.U.B.' Keys Trip back in January of this year, which I unfortunately missed, some pictures surfaced after-the-fact of our very own Richie (Divereb) and Steve (Dvrstev) in a compromising position while on the Wreck of the Speigel Grove. I was able to find the picture, which includes a caption added by John (JcDesign97):

"Oh yeah, there's one more picture that I forgot to post. Steve was probably hoping that it would stay forgotten , but for those of us on Silent World IV just remember - what happens on the Spiegel Grove stays on the Spiegel Grove ..."

Well, it looks like during this past weekends activities in the Keys, the boys were back action; however, this time on the Wreck of the Eagle instead of the Speigel Grove. Now had I not witnessed it for myself, I might not have believed it, but as they say, the proof is in the pudding, and once again, we have the pictures to prove it!
And if you think Steve is an innocent victim in this whole melee, as was my initial impression, think again, because following the debaucherous act, I also personally witnessed Richie and Steve giving each other a big high five.

Fortunately, I had my camera handy to document it!

Shame has once again been brought to a Florida S.C.R.U.B.'s event!

dvrstev · 22nd April 2008, 22:50

Thanks Adrian I appreciate you bringing that pic up again and setting me up for follow on rear attacks by Richie. Hey it was a pleasure diving with you, John, Terry, Scott and even Richie. Looking forward to some follow on dives. Nice pics too. As soon as I find out about the dives this weekend in Pompano I'll call you.

**sfldiver** · 22nd April 2008, 23:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by dvrstev)

Thanks Adrian I appreciate you bringing that pic up again and setting me up for follow on rear attacks by Richie.

Steve, you know how the Florida S.C.R.U.B.'s roll!

Plus, if this weekend is any indication, we are all at risk of prank attacks from Richie!

Quote: (Originally Posted by dvrstev)

Hey it was a pleasure diving with you, John, Terry, Scott and even Richie. Looking forward to some follow on dives. Nice pics too. As soon as I find out about the dives this weekend in Pompano I'll call you.

I too enjoyed meeting and diving with you guys! Hopefully we will get the opportunity to do it again soon - Maybe this weekend if things work out.

**sfldiver** · 22nd April 2008, 23:51

Here's a couple of pictures of the flag on the stern of the Speigel Grove that I just found among my pictures from this weekend.

**kevin stone** · 23rd April 2008, 01:12

Great report and pics
The S.C.R.U.B.S come Thru again
Thanks
Kevin

JCdesign97 · 23rd April 2008, 01:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by sfldiver)

Here's a couple of pictures of the flag on the stern of the Speigel Grove that I just found among my pictures from this weekend.

More great pics Adrian! Just an FYI, though (since you already commented how big the SG is), that crane cab isn't on the stern. It's about midships looking over the well deck ... there's about 200 feet more ship after that before you get to the stern. So now we have to go back so you can see the rest ...

And yes, there certainly was more debauchery on this trip - it must be something about the Keys air that just does it to Richie. Steve's new heavy-duty reinforced PVC butt plate wasn't even enough to stop him!!

tcascione · 23rd April 2008, 12:01

I had left my KISS home, dove OC and was so jealous of these guys diving their Optimas I felt like flying home to get it.

**sfldiver** · 23rd April 2008, 13:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by tcascione)

I had left my KISS home, dove OC and was so jealous of these guys diving their Optimas I felt like flying home to get it.

Hi Tom,

It was nice meeting you on this trip! Sorry you weren't able to do the rebreather thing with us, but you were still able to get some nice diving in nonetheless!

Adrian

mempilot · 25th April 2008, 17:49

Sorry to have missed the dive guys, but duty calls in Richmond until the end of the month. Looks like you all had some great times!

One of those flags was planted by Scott (padipro) and I a couple of years ago. I believe it is the one that is all nasty now, but I'll have to confer with Scott on that. I can't remember which location we put it at.

I'm looking forward to making the next trip!

Eric

22nd April 2008, 19:03	#11 (permalink)
JCdesign97 My unit can beat up yours Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 385	Re: Trip Report: Upper Florida Keys 04/18 - 14/20/2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by Terry) Hey Guys - It was real fun meeting Adrianne, John, Steve, and Richie. I didnt have the chance to dive with them as I was with a OC friend, but it was good to meet you guys. This was a great write up, thanks. Q: How do you get your picture to come out so clear, mine always have alot of the particles floating around? Attached is a pix of a milling machine the machine shop in the Spiegel, and me inside the Eagle. Terry Hey Terry - it was good to meet you and Scott, as well ... didn't mean to inadvertently leave you out of the honorable mentions. For the rest of the readers, Terry was helping to hold off the KISS onslaught by being the sole Hammerhead CCR diver on the trip. As far as the backscatter in shots when there is a lot of particulate in the water, in addition to the angle of the strobes like Adrianne mentioned you also want to have the strobes themselves as far away from the lens as possible. That's why you see people with ridiculously long strobe arms - this keeps the light from reflecting off of the particles straight back into the lens. Generally, the more expensive the camera system, the further away the lighting gets from the lens. Point-and-shoot cameras with onboard strobes are almost worthless in anything other than gin clear water. Hope to see you in the water again soon. __________________ Cheers, John Cogan
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22nd April 2008, 22:50	#13 (permalink)
dvrstev New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 44	Re: Trip Report: Upper Florida Keys 04/18 - 14/20/2008 Thanks Adrian I appreciate you bringing that pic up again and setting me up for follow on rear attacks by Richie. Hey it was a pleasure diving with you, John, Terry, Scott and even Richie. Looking forward to some follow on dives. Nice pics too. As soon as I find out about the dives this weekend in Pompano I'll call you.
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22nd April 2008, 23:32	#14 (permalink)
sfldiver S.C.R.U.B.'S Photographer Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 792	Re: Trip Report: Upper Florida Keys 04/18 - 14/20/2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by dvrstev) Thanks Adrian I appreciate you bringing that pic up again and setting me up for follow on rear attacks by Richie. Steve, you know how the Florida S.C.R.U.B.'s roll! Plus, if this weekend is any indication, we are all at risk of prank attacks from Richie! Quote: (Originally Posted by dvrstev) Hey it was a pleasure diving with you, John, Terry, Scott and even Richie. Looking forward to some follow on dives. Nice pics too. As soon as I find out about the dives this weekend in Pompano I'll call you. I too enjoyed meeting and diving with you guys! Hopefully we will get the opportunity to do it again soon - Maybe this weekend if things work out. __________________ *Currently piloting & shooting...* Dive Rite O2ptima FX Rigged w/ a Dsix Custom Aluminum Frame, Nomad Wing, Transpac Harness and VR3 Computer w/ VPM-B/E & a 4th Cell Sensor Link.* Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera *Rigged in a Patima-PDCH 2008 G9 Aluminum Housing w/ an Inon UWL-100 Achromat Wide Conversion Lens, 2 Inon UCL-165M67 Close-Up Lenses and 2 Inon Z-240 Strobes.
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23rd April 2008, 01:12	#16 (permalink)
kevin stone Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: us ct. Posts: 214	Re: Trip Report: Upper Florida Keys 04/18 - 14/20/2008 Great report and pics The S.C.R.U.B.S come Thru again Thanks Kevin
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23rd April 2008, 01:20	#17 (permalink)
JCdesign97 My unit can beat up yours Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 385	Re: Trip Report: Upper Florida Keys 04/18 - 14/20/2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by sfldiver) Here's a couple of pictures of the flag on the stern of the Speigel Grove that I just found among my pictures from this weekend. More great pics Adrian! Just an FYI, though (since you already commented how big the SG is), that crane cab isn't on the stern. It's about midships looking over the well deck ... there's about 200 feet more ship after that before you get to the stern. So now we have to go back so you can see the rest ... And yes, there certainly was more debauchery on this trip - it must be something about the Keys air that just does it to Richie. Steve's new heavy-duty reinforced PVC butt plate wasn't even enough to stop him!! __________________ Cheers, John Cogan
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23rd April 2008, 12:01	#18 (permalink)
tcascione New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: May 2005 Location: new york Posts: 5	Re: Trip Report: Upper Florida Keys 04/18 - 14/20/2008 I had left my KISS home, dove OC and was so jealous of these guys diving their Optimas I felt like flying home to get it.
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23rd April 2008, 13:56	#19 (permalink)
sfldiver S.C.R.U.B.'S Photographer Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 792	Re: Trip Report: Upper Florida Keys 04/18 - 14/20/2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by tcascione) I had left my KISS home, dove OC and was so jealous of these guys diving their Optimas I felt like flying home to get it. Hi Tom, It was nice meeting you on this trip! Sorry you weren't able to do the rebreather thing with us, but you were still able to get some nice diving in nonetheless! Adrian __________________ *Currently piloting & shooting...* Dive Rite O2ptima FX Rigged w/ a Dsix Custom Aluminum Frame, Nomad Wing, Transpac Harness and VR3 Computer w/ VPM-B/E & a 4th Cell Sensor Link.* Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera *Rigged in a Patima-PDCH 2008 G9 Aluminum Housing w/ an Inon UWL-100 Achromat Wide Conversion Lens, 2 Inon UCL-165M67 Close-Up Lenses and 2 Inon Z-240 Strobes.
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25th April 2008, 17:49	#20 (permalink)
mempilot Eric Stadtmueller Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,471	Re: Trip Report: Upper Florida Keys 04/18 - 14/20/2008 Sorry to have missed the dive guys, but duty calls in Richmond until the end of the month. Looks like you all had some great times! One of those flags was planted by Scott (padipro) and I a couple of years ago. I believe it is the one that is all nasty now, but I'll have to confer with Scott on that. I can't remember which location we put it at. I'm looking forward to making the next trip! Eric __________________ Eric Stadtmueller, otherwise known as, MEM "Da Pilot"
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