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Nick Hobgood

Congratulations Nick Hobgood on being named Photographer of the Week

Nick Hobgood from Avila Beach, Calif. Age: 39 Years diving: 21 Occupation: International development Certification: PADI - AOW, NAUI - Advanced/Rescue/Searcher

Location: East Timor Dive Site: Bubble Beach Marine Life ID: Tiger cowrie Camera and Settings: Reefmaster DC 200, 2 SL960 strobes, 16X macro lens Description: Cowrie taking a stroll on the sandy bottom.

Location: East Timor Dive Site: K 41 Marine Life ID: Feather star Camera and Settings: Reefmaster DC 200, 2 SL960 strobes, 16X macro lens Description: Time to stretch?

Location: East Timor Dive Site: Behau Forest Marine Life ID: Lionfish Camera and Settings: Reefmaster DC 200, 2 SL960 strobes, 16X macro lens Description: Dive buddy, Kirk Day, found this little guy hiding in the elkhorn coral.

Location: East Timor Dive Site: Secret Spot Marine Life ID: Hard coral Camera and Settings: Reefmaster DC 200, 2 SL960 strobes, 16X macro lens Description: Pillar of the reef.

Location: East Timor Dive Site: Bubble Beach Marine Life ID: Moray eel Camera and Settings: Reefmaster DC 200, 2 SL960 strobes, 8X macro lens Description: He even smiled for the camera!

Location: East Timor Dive Site: Black Rock Marine Life ID: Nudibranch on a sea squirt Camera and Settings: Reefmaster DC 200, 2 SL960 strobes, 16X macro lens Description: Who needs a chaise lounge?

Location: East Timor Dive Site: Behau Village Marine Life ID: Giant sea star Camera and Settings: Reefmaster DC 200, 2 SL960 strobes Description: Taking a nap on a sponge bed.