The PHOTO GALLERY --- An assortment of photos related to diving experiences that either I or friends of mine have had -- and things I have been fortunate enough to see as a diver!
The elusive Newport Jellyfish!
Some places just don't work for diving.
I've always said "Dive Oregon, because you're going to get wet anyway!"
Salt Creek Falls Project - 1985
Tom Franke rescues Dr. Scott Doherty in Hood Canal during a training exercise on Sept. 12, 2010.
Dr. Scott Doherty rescues Tom Franke during a training exercise.
Kristen Roach rescues Dr. Harry Rinehart during a training exercise.
Dr. Harry Rinehart rescues Kristen Roach during a training exercise.
Dr. Harry Rinehart and Kristen Roach after performing their rescue exercises in Hood Canal on Sept. 12, 2010.
Tom, Karl, Scott, Harry, and Kristen.
Newly certified divers on 9-12-10: Kristen Roach, Dr. Harry Rinehart, Dr. Scott Doherty, and Tom Franke.
Medical Formula: SEAFOOD = HAPPY DOCTOR.
Not too shabby for a night dive reward!
Decent sized prawns, yes?
And they taste soooo much better when you get them yourself!
My first attempt ever at making OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER. Inspired by Kristen and Harry! Mine turned out good, but not as good as the ones they made!
New Years Eve, 2011, at Octopus Hole, Hood Canal, Wash.
Yes, the eve was great - with little red "fireworks" going off -- even there!
An underwater bouquet of Metridium anemones enhanced the festive occasion!
School of Rockfish, Octopus Hole, Washington
Sun Star, Octopus Hole, Washington
Rockfish and Metridium Anemone, Octopus Hole, Washington
Giant Pacific Octopus in its den, Octopus Hole, Washington
Starfish, Octopus Hole, Washington
Spider Crab, Octopus Hole, Washington
Lingcod, Octopus Hole, Washington
Rockfish, Octopus Hole, Washington
Rockfish, Octopus Hole, Washington
Tom Franke rescues Joe McAlister on 3-27-11 in the advanced class.
Joe then rescues Tom.
Tom and Joe after completing the rescue exercise in the advanced class.
The elusive Newport Jellyfish!
Some places just don't work for diving.
I've always said "Dive Oregon, because you're going to get wet anyway!" 
Salt Creek Falls Project - 1985
Tom Franke rescues Dr. Scott Doherty in Hood Canal during a training exercise on Sept. 12, 2010.
Dr. Scott Doherty rescues Tom Franke during a training exercise.
Kristen Roach rescues Dr. Harry Rinehart during a training exercise.
Dr. Harry Rinehart rescues Kristen Roach during a training exercise.
Dr. Harry Rinehart and Kristen Roach after performing their rescue exercises in Hood Canal on Sept. 12, 2010.
Tom, Karl, Scott, Harry, and Kristen.
Newly certified divers on 9-12-10: Kristen Roach, Dr. Harry Rinehart, Dr. Scott Doherty, and Tom Franke.
Medical Formula: SEAFOOD = HAPPY DOCTOR.
Not too shabby for a night dive reward!
Decent sized prawns, yes?
And they taste soooo much better when you get them yourself!
New Years Eve, 2011, at Octopus Hole, Hood Canal, Wash.
An underwater bouquet of Metridium anemones enhanced the festive occasion!
School of Rockfish, Octopus Hole, Washington
Sun Star, Octopus Hole, Washington
Rockfish and Metridium Anemone, Octopus Hole, Washington
Giant Pacific Octopus in its den, Octopus Hole, Washington
Starfish, Octopus Hole, Washington
Spider Crab, Octopus Hole, Washington
Lingcod, Octopus Hole, Washington
Rockfish, Octopus Hole, Washington
Rockfish, Octopus Hole, Washington
Tom Franke rescues Joe McAlister on 3-27-11 in the advanced class.
Joe then rescues Tom.
Tom and Joe after completing the rescue exercise in the advanced class.
