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I brought nearly 200 lbs of gear for the trip- it was a pain, but well worth it as it allow me to get images and video I never would have been able to. Im still unpacking and getting rested up, but I should be able to post my gear list tomorrow. Still going through the 4000 images- Im happy with what I got, but I also see a lot of room for improvement. 
I like this alot! Well done.
Great, now every time I close my eyes I will see that. "I always feel like MA is watching me!"
well that’s a lil’ scary!
What a GREAT Optical Illusion!!
If you stare at the image long enough it looks as if the shadow in moving in tighter on your eyes.
lol, kind of looks like the light from an iphone?!?
I have to wonder, considering the time factor and all, if you actually took the time to enjoy yourself by being present to the moment ? or was it a preoccupation with all that crap you hauled along ?
I love to travel as light as possible, usually its just the one black bag. Unfortunately being in the water requires a lot of extra equipment, as well as training and practice to use. Shooting underwater can be a little stressful. Parts of the trip were absolutely enjoyable, lugging all the gear wasn’t so bad and well worth it to get the shots I needed. Some parts of the trip were stressful, but I did my best and am satisfied and happy I went.