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Giant Pacific Manta Rays underwater at San Benedicto Island (Islas Revillagigedos), Baja California, Mexico by Turner Forte Photography

admin — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:21:56 +0000

Giant Pacific Manta Rays are beautiful creatures that can be found through out the Seaof Cortez and waters off many of the islands . They glide through the ocean with grace and never fail to intrigue. Down in the Revillagigedo Islands with Nautilus Explorer, we saw a few and I captured them to show you here:

Remora catches a ride with a Giant Pacific Manta Ray,San Benedicto Island (Islas Revillagigedos), Baja California, Mexico

Diver swims along with Giant Manta Ray, San Benedicto Island (Islas Revillagigedos), Baja California, Mexico

Diver follows Giant Manta Ray, San Benedicto Island (Islas Revillagigedos), Baja California, Mexico

Giant Pacific Manta Ray gently glides through water, San Benedicto Island (Islas Revillagigedos), Baja California, Mexico

Diving with Silky and Galapagos Sharks at the Revillagigedo Islands by Turner Forte Photography

admin — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:10:12 +0000

Here’s a selection of both galapagos and silky sharks from our Revillagigedo Islands trip with Nautilus Explorer.

Free diving at night with silky shark, Revillagigedo Islands

Silky shark attracted to yellow fins (not tuna!), Revillagigedo Island

Galapagos shark under the surf, Revillagigedo Islands

Silky shark portrait, Revillagigedo Islands

White tip reef shark pack on the hunt, Revillagigedo Islands

Silky shark, Revillagigedo Islands

Silky shark side view, Revillagigedo Islands

Galapagos shark comes into view, Revillagigedo Islands

Revillagigedo Islands- Scuba Diving Trip by Turner Forte Photography

admin — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 04:58:58 +0000

We’re just home from an epic scuba diving trip down to the Revillagigedo Islands and the Sea of Cortez with the Nautilus Explorer. These deserted and far away islands including Socorro, San Benedicto, and Roca Partida are about 250 miles off the tip of Baja, or 30 hours by boat. The islands are volcanic in nature and home to a plethora of marine life including Pacific Giant Mantas, a variety of sharks, dolphins, whales and more. Here is a taste of the view above water…stay tuned for our underwater shots next!

Roca Partida the tip of an submerged island, Revillagigedos Islands

Boobie bird greets us upon arrival, Revillagigedo Islands

San Benedicto Island detail, Revillagigedo Islands

Sea lion and pup, Los Islotes Island, Sea of Cortez

Scuba Divers geared up and ready to go underwater at the Revillagigedo Islands

Via Magazine- Valley of Fire- Turner Forte Photography

admin — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:12:05 +0000

The latest issue of Via Magazine has one of our photos from the Valley of Fire, a red rock playground, outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. When visiting Vegas, not many people explore outside of the city, but this is definitely worth the trip. The rock lights up a vibrant red at sunset and there are many hiking trails to explore. If you look closely, behind the guy standing in the photo, you’ll see some petroglyphs as well. Check it out!

Turner Forte Photography- Outside Magazine

admin — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 18:27:16 +0000

Check out the March issue of Outside Magazine to see a shot of Chris Mautino of Liquid Adventures cruz’n the Alaska ice. We’ve gotta go back to wild Alaska!!!

Turner Forte Photography- Hoerzu Wissen

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 20:58:26 +0000

James’ shot of this lovable clownfish and anemone was published recently in a German magazine called Hoerzu Wissen. Most people think of Nemo when they see it. Here’s what James said about the photo:

“The clownfish photo was taken in the Solomon Islands on a reef named Velvia Reef. The photo was taken at night while clownfish are calmer. I marked the area during the day with a buoy so I could come back at night and take pictures when the animals are more relaxed. Clownfish during the day tend to dart all over and hide from you. At night they sleep or relax in the safety of the anemone. The anemone info is: magnificent sea anemone, Heteractis magnifica. These anemones are poisonous top fish, but not man. Hence they offer protection to the clownfish from predators.”

Clownfish in Anemone

Sport Diver- Turner Forte Photography

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:46:27 +0000

Belize is like Swiss cheese. There are endless caves and subterranean tunnels, and one that we explored, Caves Branch River, is just outside of Belize City. We tubed through the jungle floating in and out of caves and caverns. With head lamps lighting our way, we disembarked a few times to explore the stalagmites and stalactites. The water is a little frigid, but the anticipation and adventure keeps you going. Check out Sport Diver and the opener to their Belize story to see our work! Cheers.

Cave tubing Belize

Sport Diver- Turner Forte Photography

admin — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:01:06 +0000

James captured this free diver swimming after a Manta Ray down in Baja, Mexico. It has such great movement and intrigue… Definitely makes me want to be there! Check it out in this month’s Sport Diver…

Outside Magazine’s 2010 Wall Calendar, Turner Forte Photography

admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:42:06 +0000

Outside Magazine picked up James’s shot for their 2010 Wall Calendar. Pick one up and in June of next year, a curious sea lion will be staring you in the face! Happy Holidays to all!

Outside Magazine's 2010 Wall Calendar

Bicycling Magazine & Turner Forte Photography

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:24:25 +0000

We recently shot an assignment for Bicycling Magazine highlighting Santa Barbara and where to go to for a ‘Perfect Day.’ We shot restaurants, food, drinks, and of course bicycling the mountain and beach roads. To get the scoop, pick up the December issue all you bicycling enthusiasts!

The 'Perfect Day' in Santa Barbara, California