Malta's Gentle Giants (and some colourful jellies)

Paul Colley · Issue 52, Jan/Feb 2010 · pp. 62–65

Products mentioned: Nikon D300, Subal housing, Tokina 10-17mm lens, Inon strobes, Sea & Sea strobes

For the majority that will not know this author (I am a relative newcomer to the world of underwater photography), I first learned to use a compact digital camera underwater in 2005. After a few diving trips with it and (crucially) an inspiring lesson from Martin Edge, I converted to using a digital SLR in 2008. Opportunities for me to take photographs are limited given commitments to my full time job. However, in early October 2009, I had the great pleasure of joining a group of fellow servicemen from Royal Air Force sub-aqua clubs across the United Kingdom for a week-long expedition to the Maltese archipelago. Our objectives were centred on the many ship and aircraft wrecks around Malta, some of which have important historical connections with our Service. But we also took an opportunity to dive with some captive giant Bluefin Tuna, which are the main subject of this article. As Presid…