Getting wet in November

[Cussy]

Also, what lenses would be suggested for Stoney Cove?

I normally do one dive on the Tokina 10-17 and one with a Nikon 60mm macro. The 105 isn't much use. May try and see what a 24mm will do in there.
Rob

[Alex_Mustard]

Is anyone driving up from the SOuth COast who wants to share the fuel bill? I'm in Bournemouth.
Alex

Hey Alex,

If I go, I will drive from Southampton. I'm diving tomorrow in Vobster and I'll see how much I enjoy that before committing to Stoney. I'd like to get back in the sea if the viz clears up.

Alex

[DDT uk]

Also, what lenses would be suggested for Stoney Cove?

I would second Rob. The main wide angle options are the Stangarth and the pike. For macro you have the pike, roach, pike and crayfish.

I'll take the 10-17 for the Stangarth for the first dive and then I'll think about whether I want to change or stick with it for the pike. I'll have the 60mm with me as well.

D

[Maria_uk]

Will see if I can make it, need to see if I have enough Flexi time.

Still want to play with the pike... Or observe him quietly. Whilst the flash might go off, to capture the moment.

[Alex_Mustard]

I don't think I'll be coming to Stoney. Went to Vobster today and the viz was poor. Water is still too warm and I don't expect Stoney to be better. So I am going to put off driving to Leicestershire until December - hoping for better viz.

Alex

[DDT uk]

That's a shame Alex. It would have been good to see what could have been produced given some talent!

[Alsky72]

Don't be hard on yourself, still plenty of talent left among us

That is a shame, true, Alex. Who needs visibility? I'm going to get away from my toddler The peace of the depths

That's a shame Alex. It would have been good to see what could have been produced given some talent!

[tdpriest]

I am teaching trauma medicine, so I can't come and join you.

Sorry.

[Alex_Mustard]

I just feel that clear water and pike doing interesting things are still at least a month away. The water is just too warm at the moment. So if I dive next week it will be in the sea. I enjoyed Vobster today, but the viz was "the worst we've ever seen it at this time of year" according to my buddies. It was my first visit - 1 hour 15 mins from Southampton.

Still fine for wide angle though. I took in all the off camera strobes on the first dive. Having 2 extra subtronics and a YS30 as a trigger is quite a lot to clip on. Here I am from this am.



But pleased with the results, despite the viz, might add it to my Visions talk:



Alex

[Alsky72]

NIcely done! If you decide to go in the sea can you let me know?

By the way, I've never been to Lundy, would anyone be interested in going next year?