COLORS OF THE REEF
ReefColors Underwater Photography

  • Home
  • Galleries
  • Caribbean
  • Cayman Islands
  • Cayman 2024
TG_493_19.jpg Red
Queen angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris), East End, Grouper Grotto
  • Queen angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris) #1
SPECIES
Queen angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris)
LOCATION
Grouper Grotto, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/13, 105mm
DATE
07.09.2024, 10:33
TG_494_05.jpg Red
Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii), East End, Scuba Bowl
  • Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii) #2
SPECIES
Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii)
LOCATION
Scuba Bowl, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/13, 105mm
DATE
07.09.2024, 13:21
TG_495_56.jpg Red
Lettuce sea slug (Elysia crispata), East End, Chub Hole
  • Lettuce sea slug (Elysia crispata) #3
SPECIES
Lettuce sea slug (Elysia crispata)
LOCATION
Chub Hole, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/20, 105mm
DATE
07.09.2024, 15:31
TG_495_73.jpg Red
Lofty triplefin (Enneanectes altivelis), East End, Chub Hole
  • Lofty triplefin (Enneanectes altivelis) #4
SPECIES
Lofty triplefin (Enneanectes altivelis)
LOCATION
Chub Hole, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/22, 105mm
DATE
07.09.2024, 15:41
TG_497_28.jpg Red
Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus), East End, Cinderella's Castle
  • Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) #5
SPECIES
Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus)
LOCATION
Cinderella's Castle, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/14, 20.5mm
DATE
09.09.2024, 10:52
TG_497_59.jpg Red
Silversides (Atheriniformes), East End, Cinderella's Castle
  • Silversides (Atheriniformes) #6
SPECIES
Silversides (Atheriniformes)
LOCATION
Cinderella's Castle, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/14, 16mm
DATE
09.09.2024, 11:06
TG_497_61.jpg Red
Silversides (Atheriniformes), East End, Cinderella's Castle
  • Silversides (Atheriniformes) #7
SPECIES
Silversides (Atheriniformes)
LOCATION
Cinderella's Castle, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/14, 15mm
DATE
09.09.2024, 11:07
TG_497_64.jpg Red
Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus), East End, Cinderella's Castle
  • Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) #8
SPECIES
Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus)
LOCATION
Cinderella's Castle, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/14, 14mm
DATE
09.09.2024, 11:08
TG_497_73.jpg Red
Silversides (Atheriniformes), East End, Cinderella's Castle
  • Silversides (Atheriniformes) #9
SPECIES
Silversides (Atheriniformes)
LOCATION
Cinderella's Castle, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/14, 17.5mm
DATE
09.09.2024, 11:12
TG_499_47.jpg Red
Whitespotted filefish (Cantherhines macrocerus), East End, Black Rock Reef
  • Whitespotted filefish (Cantherhines macrocerus) #10
SPECIES
Whitespotted filefish (Cantherhines macrocerus)
LOCATION
Black Rock Reef, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE
1/160 sec at f/14, 26.5mm
DATE
09.09.2024, 16:13
TG_504_07-2.jpg Red
Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii), East End, The Maze
  • Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii) #11
SPECIES
Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii)
LOCATION
The Maze, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/10, 30mm
DATE
12.09.2024, 14:13
TG_504_11.jpg Red
Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii), East End, The Maze
  • Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii) #12
SPECIES
Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii)
LOCATION
The Maze, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/10, 30mm
DATE
12.09.2024, 14:13
TG_505_12.jpg Red
Tiger grouper (Mycteroperca tigris), East End, Lighthouse Wall
  • Tiger grouper (Mycteroperca tigris) #13
SPECIES
Tiger grouper (Mycteroperca tigris)
LOCATION
Lighthouse Wall, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/14, 105mm
DATE
13.09.2024, 08:40
TG_505_23.jpg Red
Tiger grouper (Mycteroperca tigris), East End, Lighthouse Wall
  • Tiger grouper (Mycteroperca tigris) #14
SPECIES
Tiger grouper (Mycteroperca tigris)
LOCATION
Lighthouse Wall, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/14, 105mm
DATE
13.09.2024, 08:40
TG_505_28.jpg Red
Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata), East End, Lighthouse Wall
  • Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata) #15
SPECIES
Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata)
LOCATION
Lighthouse Wall, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/14, 105mm
DATE
13.09.2024, 08:45
TG_505_51.jpg Red
Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata), East End, Lighthouse Wall
  • Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata) #16
SPECIES
Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata)
LOCATION
Lighthouse Wall, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/14, 105mm
DATE
13.09.2024, 09:01
TG_505_59.jpg Red
Common lionfish (Pterois volitans), East End, Lighthouse Wall
  • Common lionfish (Pterois volitans) #17
SPECIES
Common lionfish (Pterois volitans)
LOCATION
Lighthouse Wall, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/14, 105mm
DATE
13.09.2024, 09:07
TG_506_10.jpg Red
Lettuce sea slug (Elysia crispata), East End, Little House on the Prairie
  • Lettuce sea slug (Elysia crispata) #18
SPECIES
Lettuce sea slug (Elysia crispata)
LOCATION
Little House on the Prairie, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/14, 105mm
DATE
13.09.2024, 10:24
TG_506_31.jpg Red
Banded jawfish (Opistognathus macrognathus), East End, Little House on the Prairie
  • Banded jawfish (Opistognathus macrognathus) #19
SPECIES
Banded jawfish (Opistognathus macrognathus)
LOCATION
Little House on the Prairie, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/20, 105mm
DATE
13.09.2024, 10:43
TG_506_60.jpg Red
Stoplight parrotfish (Sparisoma viride), East End, Little House on the Prairie
  • Stoplight parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) #20
SPECIES
Stoplight parrotfish (Sparisoma viride)
LOCATION
Little House on the Prairie, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/16, 105mm
DATE
13.09.2024, 11:19
TG_507_09.jpg Red
Striped parrotfish (Scarus iseri), East End, The Maze
  • Striped parrotfish (Scarus iseri) #21
SPECIES
Striped parrotfish (Scarus iseri)
LOCATION
The Maze, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/20, 105mm
DATE
15.09.2024, 09:05
TG_508_15.jpg Red
Common lionfish (Pterois volitans), East End, Playing Fields
  • Common lionfish (Pterois volitans) #22
SPECIES
Common lionfish (Pterois volitans)
LOCATION
Playing Fields, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/16, 105mm
DATE
15.09.2024, 10:59
TG_508_43.jpg Red
Yellowtail damselfish (Microspathodon chrysurus), East End, Playing Fields
  • Yellowtail damselfish (Microspathodon chrysurus) #23
SPECIES
Yellowtail damselfish (Microspathodon chrysurus)
LOCATION
Playing Fields, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/16, 105mm
DATE
15.09.2024, 11:24
TG_509_10.jpg
Bearded fireworm (Hermodice carunculata), East End, Crusher's Wall
  • Bearded fireworm (Hermodice carunculata) #24
SPECIES
Bearded fireworm (Hermodice carunculata)
LOCATION
Crusher's Wall, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/22, 105mm
DATE
15.09.2024, 14:06
TG_509_13.jpg Red
Bearded fireworm (Hermodice carunculata), East End, Crusher's Wall
  • Bearded fireworm (Hermodice carunculata) #25
SPECIES
Bearded fireworm (Hermodice carunculata)
LOCATION
Crusher's Wall, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/22, 105mm
DATE
15.09.2024, 14:06
TG_510_12.jpg Red
Spotted drum (Equetus punctatus), East End, Frank Sound Gardens
  • Spotted drum (Equetus punctatus) #26
SPECIES
Spotted drum (Equetus punctatus)
LOCATION
Frank Sound Gardens, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/16, 105mm
DATE
15.09.2024, 15:59
TG_510_16.jpg Red
Spotted drum (Equetus punctatus), East End, Frank Sound Gardens
  • Spotted drum (Equetus punctatus) #27
SPECIES
Spotted drum (Equetus punctatus)
LOCATION
Frank Sound Gardens, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/16, 105mm
DATE
15.09.2024, 16:00
TG_511_08.jpg Red
Red-spotted horseshoe worm (Protula tubularia), East End, Breakers' Cuttback
  • Red-spotted horseshoe worm (Protula tubularia) #28
SPECIES
Red-spotted horseshoe worm (Protula tubularia)
LOCATION
Breakers' Cuttback, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/13, 105mm
DATE
16.09.2024, 09:05
TG_511_11.jpg Red
Channel clinging crab (Maguimithrax spinosissimus), East End, Breakers' Cuttback
  • Channel clinging crab (Maguimithrax spinosissimus) #29
SPECIES
Channel clinging crab (Maguimithrax spinosissimus)
LOCATION
Breakers' Cuttback, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/13, 105mm
DATE
16.09.2024, 09:11
TG_511_19.jpg Red
Caribbean spiny lobster (Panulirus argus), East End, Breakers' Cuttback
  • Caribbean spiny lobster (Panulirus argus) #30
SPECIES
Caribbean spiny lobster (Panulirus argus)
LOCATION
Breakers' Cuttback, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/13, 105mm
DATE
16.09.2024, 09:20
TG_512_20.jpg Red
Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix), East End, Grouper Grotto
  • Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix) #31
SPECIES
Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix)
LOCATION
Grouper Grotto, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/13, 105mm
DATE
16.09.2024, 11:08
TG_512_29.jpg Red
Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum), East End, Grouper Grotto
  • Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) #32
SPECIES
Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum)
LOCATION
Grouper Grotto, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/13, 105mm
DATE
16.09.2024, 11:12
TG_512_51.jpg Red
Pederson's cleaner shrimp (Ancylomenes pedersoni), East End, Grouper Grotto
  • Pederson's cleaner shrimp (Ancylomenes pedersoni) #33
SPECIES
Pederson's cleaner shrimp (Ancylomenes pedersoni)
LOCATION
Grouper Grotto, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/22, 105mm
DATE
16.09.2024, 11:25
TG_516_01.jpg
Kittiwake (18.09.2024), West Side, Kittiwake
  • Kittiwake (18.09.2024) #34
SPECIES
not specified (TG_516_01)
LOCATION
Kittiwake, West Side, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE
1/100 sec at f/13, 16.5mm
DATE
18.09.2024, 11:52
TG_516_50.jpg Red
Horse-eye jack (Caranx latus), East End, Kittiwake
  • Horse-eye jack (Caranx latus) #35
SPECIES
Horse-eye jack (Caranx latus)
LOCATION
Kittiwake, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE
1/100 sec at f/13, 19mm
DATE
18.09.2024, 12:14
TG_517_19.jpg Red
Mutton snapper (Lutjanus analis), North Sound, Ray's Bedroom
  • Mutton snapper (Lutjanus analis) #36
SPECIES
Mutton snapper (Lutjanus analis)
LOCATION
Ray's Bedroom, North Sound, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/13, 30mm
DATE
18.09.2024, 13:56
TG_518_38.jpg Red
Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii), East End, The Maze
  • Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii) #37
SPECIES
Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii)
LOCATION
The Maze, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/11, 26mm
DATE
19.09.2024, 14:34
TG_518_40.jpg Red
Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii), East End, The Maze
  • Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii) #38
SPECIES
Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii)
LOCATION
The Maze, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/11, 26mm
DATE
19.09.2024, 14:35
TG_518_44.jpg Red
Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii), East End, The Maze
  • Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii) #39
SPECIES
Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii)
LOCATION
The Maze, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/11, 26mm
DATE
19.09.2024, 14:35
TG_518_16-2.jpg Red
Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii), East End, The Maze
  • Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii) #40
SPECIES
Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii)
LOCATION
The Maze, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/11, 30mm
DATE
19.09.2024, 21:25
Z81_3751.jpg Red
Southern stingray (Hypanus americanus), North Sound, Stingray Sandbar
  • Southern stingray (Hypanus americanus) #41
SPECIES
Southern stingray (Hypanus americanus)
LOCATION
Stingray Sandbar, North Sound, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE
1/200 sec at f/13, 16.5mm
DATE
20.09.2024, 07:33
TG_521_09-2.jpg Red
Deepwater sea fan (Iciligorgia schrammi), East End, Scuba Bowl
  • Deepwater sea fan (Iciligorgia schrammi) #42
SPECIES
Deepwater sea fan (Iciligorgia schrammi)
LOCATION
Scuba Bowl, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE
1/125 sec at f/13, 15.5mm
DATE
22.09.2024, 08:43
TG_522_23.jpg Red
Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda), East End, Lost Wall of East End
  • Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) #43
SPECIES
Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda)
LOCATION
Lost Wall of East End, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE
1/125 sec at f/13, 30mm
DATE
22.09.2024, 10:46
TG_522_46.jpg Red
French angelfish (Pomacanthus paru), East End, Lost Wall of East End
  • French angelfish (Pomacanthus paru) #44
SPECIES
French angelfish (Pomacanthus paru)
LOCATION
Lost Wall of East End, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE
1/125 sec at f/13, 30mm
DATE
22.09.2024, 10:54
TG_522_63.jpg Red
Southern stingray (Hypanus americanus), East End, Lost Wall of East End
  • Southern stingray (Hypanus americanus) #45
SPECIES
Southern stingray (Hypanus americanus)
LOCATION
Lost Wall of East End, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
CAMERA
NIKON Z 8, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
EXPOSURE
1/125 sec at f/13, 30mm
DATE
22.09.2024, 11:00

Cayman 2024 Dive Sites Map

16 dive sites, 45 photos

  • Home
  • Galleries
    • Australia
      • Fish Rock Cave
      • Heron Island
      • Wolf Rock
      • Yongala
    • Caribbean
      • Cayman Islands
        • Cayman 2023
        • Cayman 2024
        • Cayman 2026
      • Cuba
        • Bahia de Cochinos
        • Cenotes
        • Havana
        • Jardines de la Reina
        • Maria la Gorda
        • Playa Ancon
        • Varadero
    • Europe
      • Islas Medas
      • Provence France
      • Zeeland
    • North America
      • California
      • Florida
      • Guadalupe
      • North Carolina
      • Rhode Island Blue Sharks
        • Rhode Island 2016
        • Rhode Island 2017
        • Rhode Island 2018
    • Pacific
      • Hawaii
      • Taiwan
  • Essays
    • Equipment - Cameras and Underwater Housings
    • Reef Biology - a New Fish
    • Reef Biology - Mimicry
    • Reef Biology - Moray Eels
    • Reef Chemistry - Neurotoxins
    • Reef Chemistry- Sponges
    • Reef Color Science
      • What is Light?
      • Color Vision - Physiology
      • Science vs. Perception of Colors
      • Why is Water Blue?
      • Octopus Color Change
    • Reef Ecology - Equilibrium
    • Reef Ecology - Lionfish
    • Taxonomy
  • About
  • Search
    • Search Keywords
    • Search Taxonomy
  • Contact
  • Privacy

Click a thumbnail to open the Photo Viewer. The viewer provides several options:

🔍 Zoom

▶ Slideshow

⛶ Full screen

▦ Thumbnail overview

▣ Photo information

The GPS positions on the Dive Site Map are approximate. As GPS is not available underwater, the coordinates refer to the general dive site location.


  • © 2005 - 2026 ReefColors, all rights reserved.