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Thorny Oyster

The biggest oyster I have ever seen. At about 14 in. no matter how much vodka, there's no way to get this one down in one gulp. Usually both Oysters and clams will close up when a diver approaches, so it's somewhat difficult to shoot them exposing their insides.

2003:09:06 10:23:06
Island: Banta
Dive Site: K2
Speed: 1/30 sec
Aperture: f7.0
ISO: 64
Exposure Compensation: 0.0
Exposure Program: Aperture Priority
Focal Length: 7 mm
Flash:

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