Reef dive shots needed

[gparr]

I'm in the early stages of putting together a presentation I can give to church groups and other community organizations to help people see the beauty of corals and appreciate what we're killing with global warming. Obviously, I have plenty of coral photos, but would like to use some dive shots to put the close-up photos in context. Does anyone know of a photographer who has done quality reef dive shots, that show plenty of corals, and would be willing to let me use photos for the presentation? I can't pay anything, but would give credit. I'm not planning on making any money with these presentations. They'll be given to groups that don't have money, so there's no threat that I'll be making money off of someone's photos. I would appreciate any help.
Thanks,
Gary

 

[cephalopod]

Not sure how many you'll find that are copyrighted, but if you check out Flikr I know you'll find a lot.http://www.flickr.com/photos/52148551@N00/sets/72157594175793327/

 

[JuniorMC8704]

istockphoto.com has a million, but as you know cost $$

 

[gflat65]

I've been trying to get a thread together on RC with links. There are some good ones in there. Don't forget that Patwa had a nice big thread recently on the GRB on R2R. I think several others may have posted some shots, too. Below is the link to the thread in the Alabama Reefers forum from RC. I've got one set of shots from St. Maarten (first time I took pictures underwater-felt like it took a little away from the dive, though). Feel free to use any of mine. I'll see what vol_reefer says, too, but if he knows what they'd be used for, I bet he won't have an issue.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1572495

 

[gparr]

Thanks to all. glfat, those are the kind of shots I'm looking for. I would appreciate if you would contact Vol_Reefer. He has a couple of shots that are what I have in mind. I'd also like to see more of his instructor's shots. I want people to walk away from my presentation with a whole new understanding of the beauty that is growing on those rocks in the ocean.

Anyone else know of a source?

Gary

 

[Ladipyg]

Gary...check with Jeni (Pufferpunk) she just came back from a big dive trip with a lot of nice pictures.

 

[gflat65]

Hey Gary-PM coming on usage of vol_reefer's pics.

 

[ahayes13]

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12429

here is my thread that has a few shots from curacao, na. dont know how great they are but you are welcome to use any of them.

 

[BenjieC]

Hi Gary - I have some that might work. I will email them to you.
Nancy

 

[cparka23]

Gary, have you tried emailing coral morphologic -- one of the sponsors? They have some terrific photos on their website.