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George McGovern

(10,210 posts)
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 06:39 PM 11 hrs ago

Snorkeling! My h.s. classmate, Donna, took these photographs with her Olympus Tough TG-6.

Donna's fish photos were taken at a state park on Hawaii's big island near Kona.








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Snorkeling! My h.s. classmate, Donna, took these photographs with her Olympus Tough TG-6. (Original Post) George McGovern 11 hrs ago OP
Fantastic! PJMcK 11 hrs ago #1
Thank You PJMcK. They were taken at a state park on Hawaii's big island near Kona. I've amended the post accordingly. George McGovern 10 hrs ago #5
Just lovely! Is this somewhere in the US? Love the brain coral. Ziggysmom 11 hrs ago #2
Thanks Ziggysmom. They were taken at a state park on Hawaii's big island near Kona. I've amended the post accordingly. George McGovern 10 hrs ago #6
My distinguished son in law just bought one for my daughter. usonian 11 hrs ago #3
Aren't they though. That's a great gift! On the snorkelprowl. Looking forward to results. Thanks usonian! George McGovern 9 hrs ago #8
Love that camera Nasruddin 8 hrs ago #18
Great photos Picaro 11 hrs ago #4
On behalf of my classmate, Thanks Picaro! I'll make sure she sees these comments. George McGovern 9 hrs ago #10
Unreal! Just delightful Easterncedar 10 hrs ago #7
Thank You Easterncedar. I'll relay yours and others' replies to Donna. George McGovern 9 hrs ago #11
Those are fabulous photographs! Diamond_Dog 9 hrs ago #9
I'm glad for your good memories Diamond_Dog. And that the images bring you back! George McGovern 9 hrs ago #13
wow! mike_c 9 hrs ago #12
That's what I said when Donna texted her photos mike_c. Thanks! George McGovern 9 hrs ago #14
Those are so cool FoxNewsSucks 9 hrs ago #15
Holy Moly FoxNewsSucks, could I go with you? Snorkeling looks truly unforgettable. Thanks! George McGovern 8 hrs ago #16
These are fantastic! Kudos to Donna. LoisB 8 hrs ago #17
Thanks Lois! She'll get a screenshot of these kind comments. George McGovern 5 hrs ago #20
The Picasso triggerfish in the first photo is amazing. Lochloosa 6 hrs ago #19
HolyTurtle/Fish Lochloosa! You know wherewhom you speak. My friend Donna will appreciate your comment. Thanks! George McGovern 5 hrs ago #21

George McGovern

(10,210 posts)
5. Thank You PJMcK. They were taken at a state park on Hawaii's big island near Kona. I've amended the post accordingly.
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 07:32 PM
10 hrs ago

George McGovern

(10,210 posts)
6. Thanks Ziggysmom. They were taken at a state park on Hawaii's big island near Kona. I've amended the post accordingly.
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 07:33 PM
10 hrs ago

usonian

(22,644 posts)
3. My distinguished son in law just bought one for my daughter.
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 06:50 PM
11 hrs ago

Results will be coming soon. They are still on the prowl.

Beautiful photos.

George McGovern

(10,210 posts)
8. Aren't they though. That's a great gift! On the snorkelprowl. Looking forward to results. Thanks usonian!
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 08:31 PM
9 hrs ago

Nasruddin

(1,147 posts)
18. Love that camera
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 09:32 PM
8 hrs ago

Be really careful of all its locks and joints - mistakes are not forgiven, at least not in sea water.
I mean really careful. New user, go to the pool and practice with it.

Diamond_Dog

(39,231 posts)
9. Those are fabulous photographs!
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 08:31 PM
9 hrs ago

There’s nothing like seeing all these beautiful and diverse sea creatures up close! We took our kids snorkeling in the Florida Keys when they were young. Saw a barracuda up close and personal. 😬😬😬
These shots really make me feel like I’m there.

FoxNewsSucks

(11,468 posts)
15. Those are so cool
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 08:58 PM
9 hrs ago

I've never gone snorkeling on the Big Island, but have been to Hanauma Bay on every trip to Oahu, and once near Lahaina.

It's unforgettable. If I ever get to go to Maui again, I'd definitely go snorkeling at Molokini

Lochloosa

(16,634 posts)
19. The Picasso triggerfish in the first photo is amazing.
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 11:17 PM
6 hrs ago

The hawksbill sea turtle looks like she's just gliding along without a care.

Great job.

George McGovern

(10,210 posts)
21. HolyTurtle/Fish Lochloosa! You know wherewhom you speak. My friend Donna will appreciate your comment. Thanks!
Sun Nov 23, 2025, 12:33 AM
5 hrs ago
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