Our diver testimonials from various diving cruises, charters & tours around Indonesia
Click on the links below to go directly to specific quotes or scroll down:
- Eric Cheng, Norbert Wu & Wetpixel divers
- David Doubilet - National Geographic's No.1
- Dr. Mark Erdmann - Conservation International
- Dr. Gerry Allen - Conservation International
- BBC - Peter Scoones & Emma Rolfe
- Flores - Alor critters guest comments
- A childs view on a Komodo Charter
- Photographic charter from Taiwan to Komodo
- Flores - Alor 04 guest comments
- Flores - Wakatobi 04 guest comments
- A very special honeymoon aboard Ikan Gurami 04
- Jesse Cancelmo's own trip report 04
- National Geographic 04
- Norbert Wu Bali 04
- Ikan Gurami Checkout Cruise 04
- Sorong-Banda-Sorong (Special Itinerary) with Pelagian
- Jayne & Bob Bruner - wish list!
- Marcel & Andrea - the full Bali Experience!
- Private charter with friends
- H.U.P.S. Photographic Cruise
- Flores-Alor-Komodo-guests comments
- Black Sand Critter Cruise Cruise - direct from comments book!
- Iris Karinkanta - wanting more!
- Stan Waterman
- David Lenderman (president of H.U.P.S)
- T&T Coral Realm
Wetpixel
Eric Cheng
Thank you so much
for such a wonderful trip! It was refreshing indeed to be part of an expedition
that so catered to the underwater photographer ---- all of the
flexibility you offered is something that other operators should use a model.
The diving was spectacular and I take home with me many images I'm proud of. The
Blue Water Mangroves were very special and I look forward to returning for more!
Norbert Wu
Graham
Great trip from Fakfak to Sorong. The crew and staff were in the extreme and of
course you and Yan were excellent guides. What a great trip. I hope to come back
soon with you, in fact will go anywhere you guide.
Mike Williams
I had hoped this would be a trip of a lifetime. Add it WAS. Fabulous trip lived
up to all the hype & more. You & Yan did a great job & showed us more than we
could have ever seen on our own.
Hope to dive with you again.
Matthew Addison
Graham & Dwi,
Thank you so much for a wonderful diving and photographic experience. Grahams
knowledge of the local flora and fauna is only outdone by Dwi's trip ____
efficiency in planning and communication! The trip itinerary (Fakfak to Sorong)
showed a diversity of sea life which was amazing. The crew of the Seahorse were
wonderful and helpful and seemed to truly enjoy what they were doing.
Again thank for an amazing and memorable trip.
Colin Gans
Ooh la la!
Chris Kowalski
Thank you for showing us the real Magic Kingdom. Another unforgetable trip with
the leader who's knowledge and core is unsurpassed.
A join in trip to the hottest new dive location
David Doubilet
For Graham - & - Dwi
Without a doubt, Graham you know the seas of Indonesia from creature behavior to
the beauty and the glory of the reefs. And then of course you understand light
to say nothing of lens craft. There are very few dive/"people"/"operators" great
white hunters - actually there are no words for what you do! Who can post on
briefing board this is a 60mm lens macro dive! We have to work with you soon and
in the future. This was a good tour but plagued with evil luck at times.
Graham, dive well, shoot well you are indeed a professionals professional.
A very special join in trip to the hottest new dive location
Mark Erdmann - Conservation International's most respected
marine conservationist for Indonesia, a true local hero!
Outstanding voyage of discovery!
Thanks Graham for your exceedingly competent help & leadership in both our
original survey of Cendrawasih Bay & Fakfak as well as this follow up. We
accomplished everything we hoped to - photo's of new species, adding 60+ "new
new" fish species. Boat & crew were great.
Best
Mark Erdmann
http://www.conservation.org/xp/frontlines/people/09180602.xml
Two survey charters in the north & south of Irian Jaya
Dr. Gerry Allen
Graham Abbott served as our dive coordinator for
the 2006 Conservation International expedition to Cenderawasih Bay. I can’t
speak highly enough of his uncanny ability to locate excellent dive sites and
his extensive knowledge of marine life of the Indonesian region. He is a real
bonus for any dive expedition to any destination in Indonesian seas and beyond.
Gerry Allen's 3rd trip, this time a join in trip to the hottest new dive location
Another excellent journey thanks to your great skills. Well done a memorable
trip that was truly enjoyable. It was a pleasure to explore the "Last Frontier"
of Fakfak I look forward to future trips with you.
Very best wishes
Jerry Allen
The BBC boat charter to Gunung Api filming sea snakes
Peter Scoones
Thanks for the help in filming the snake sequence. Adapting to my dive requirements
is often not in the mature of other guides. So thanks for the help. I think we have filmed behaviour that has not been
documented before, so a first there. I am sure I will be needing your services again so look loward to that. Cheers.
Emma Rolfe
Dear Graham And Dwi
Thank you for taking care of taking on the challenge organganising a fantastic filming trip for
the BBC Natural History Unit. I am confident on saying that the sea snakes, jacks and goatfish opf Gunung Api will make
the Shallow Seas episode of Planet Earth next year. A very succesful trip to Gunung Api - great diving, great fun and a
wonderful opportunity to fully explore a remote island, dive sites and discover new behaviour. Everything has gone very
well and despite 1 poor DVD choice (Alien vs Predator) a great time has been had by all. Your knowledge a nd experience
has been a real asset to I will definately recommend you to others. Many thanks again.
PS:- Thanks for providing a divemaster
with a broad Leeds accent to provide us with extra amusement.
Flores to Alor Critter Cruise
Mary Lou & Jackie Reid - Houston photo clubs top winning
photographers, have now taken over 4 trips with us!
Dear Graham - Another great trip to the Alor Flores region. You have amazing eyes.
We have lots of new critters to add to our collection. I cannot believe you found those two rhinopias. We really
wanted to see a yellow one. Looking forward to diving with you in December aboard the dancer. Many thanks.
Johanna Gawron (Hanna)
Dear Graham, I'll be back, if you are willing to take me on one of your great trips. Special thanks for the help with my pictures.
Jayne and Bob Bruner - who have been diving Indonesia since the early
days onboard Cehili, recently they have made over 10 trips with us!
Another great trip on The Temukira. We appreciate your expertise and attention to details that make a trip so enjoyable. Kudos to
Yan for the great Bali shore diving at Scuba Seraya. Look forward to diving with you in 2006.
Mary Jane Stoll - has dived the throughout Asia on just about reputable
boat with every reputable operator, books at least 3 trips a year with us now!
My kind of diving Graham - Nice people too. Looking forward to more in the future.
Carol Grant
Graham, Thanks for making my first liveaboard trip to Indonesia so memorable. So many new creatures (and fish). I'm looking
going to title one of my photo books -- THE CIRCUS STOPPED IN ALOR AND NEVER LEFT. I'll never forget your patience in showing
me and helping me photo my first pygmy sea horses -- and also never forget your U/W girations and signs of YEAH BABY when you
first found the rhinopias -- and then two!!. You are such an extraordinary dive guide! I'm very impressed with your organizational
skills, language skills and the caring you showed me when I had trouble with something. You help in making sure I had a replacement
strobe coming from the U.S. was very above and beyond -- I appreciate it so much. Plus Yan and all my Bali diving has been wonderful
too. Tons of THANKS! Graham, Andy, Dwi and Yan.
Flores to Wakatobi 04 Diving 4 Images charter
Ellen Nowlin - Key West, Florida
Graham - Thank you for a fabulous trip! It was all that
I could hope for and more. I have never been ona trip where every
one was as accomodating - it has been a pleasure and I look forward to Komodo
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Liz Wayne - Houston, Texas
Graham - This entire experience has been way beyond any expectation
- thanks for accommodating our diving needs - and the staff of the boat
was terrific - looking forward to diving with you again, soon, like in Komodo
where we might run into Drew, or not!
Tracy (Drew Wong) Los Angeles, CA
Mr Abbey - Thanks you for a wonderful trip on this exploratory adventure
that I didn't really sign on for but enjoyed immensely nevertheless. You
are a very skillful spotter and a tremendously generous host. I look forward
to joining your future trips... "so long as you come to the Sardine
Run" :-)
Thanks Graham for a very pleasant voyage with excellent diving. Your calm and studied approach suits the itinerary very well. Also appreciated your taxonomic skill in the most bio-diverse ocean in the world, Best regards
Pat Emmett, England
Graham, You know I always enjoy my dive trips with you! This one was no
exception. Seeing so many new things again was so exciting and I still have
to work through more of the 'wish list'. Can't wait t dive with you again.
Love.
Iris Karinkanta, Finland
Again a wonderful trip with you. Lots of new stuff and amazing walls.
Time was really too short I could have done another two weeks. Hope to be
coming back. Just can't live without these trips.
Pam Roth, UK - says she won't dive with anyone else anymore!
Thank you for a great trip. Lots to see & lots of laughs. Look forward
to returning next year.
Mary Hamilton, UK
Now I've done two trips with you I'm a Graham groupie through and through.
More trips please. Oh my knees. For bagus diving thank you.
Vlad Pilar, Canada
Hello Graham, Just a few words to express our gratitude for a FANTASTIC
trip. The last 12 days have been a true pleasure both underwater and topside.
Your extensive knowledge for "critters" and all things Indonesian,
and above all your total dedication to seeing that all aspects of the trip
are a success truly sets apart from others in your Indonesian. All the best
of success an all your endeavors. see you again
P.S. Thanks so much for making a snorklers' trip a pleasure aboard a dive boat such a pleasure. Kudos to you and your whole great crew for helping me feel so included. It's a first! All the best Vivian Pilar
Flores to Alor 04 Diving 4 Images charter
Jackie & Mary Lou Reid, Texas
Graham, Had a great trip as always and hope to do Komodo.
Rich Tofte, USA
Graham, Had a wonderful time! Thanks for making my first trip to Indonesia
so memorable. I can' t wait to come back and dive Komodo. You will definitely
see me again.
Terri Parson - run Coral Realm website, based in USA
Graham, Once again, it was great diving with you. I had a fantastic time..
Thanks to your bionic eye for marine life. Yes, we hope to go on yet other
trips with you. We feel blessed to have the opportunity to get to know you
over the years. Ugs
Rich Smith, UK
Where else could you see Rhinopias, millions of ghost pipefish, frogfish
& awesome other stuff all in one place! Had a wicked time seeing all
these critters. Keep me posted on upcoming trips to far flung places. Take
care.
Dennis and Mary Vernon, Texas, USA
Graham, Another great trip, lot of critters and great time.
Jackie Guccione, USA
I knew when I met you at Nusa Penida I would enjoy diving with you... I'm
so grateful I had the opporuntiy to do so! It has been wonderful & I
look forward to the next time. Thanks for everything!
Graham, As always, another wonderful trip. It was good to tour Alor and see the critters of this area. We look forward to next year and the critters we'll see on the next adventure. Keep up the great work. You offer unique, tailormade experience for the serious u/w photographers. All the best
A very special honeymoon aboard Ikan Gurami into Komodo
John and Marcy McCall MacBain
We arrived feeling very much like 'junior diver', but you were
kind, confident and quite capable of taking us down to all the perfect spots.
Diving has been taken to a new level - night diving with glow in the dark
plankton, schools of thousands of fish off Red Beach... it goes on!
Great hospitality, attention to detail and it was obviousthat your guests safety & enjoyment were top priority. We sailed these Indonesian waters in first class, with beautiful sunsets, great service and a most memorable guide through the sea!
Until next time,
Thank you!
National Geographic photo shoot from Maumere to Lombok
Dear Graham,
Now that my article “Color: a Fish’s Eye View” has been published in the
May 2005 National Geographic, I wanted to get back to you to thank you for
your expert guiding on our boat charter in Indonesia. As I look through
my pictures in National Geographic, I see that clearly the three weeks
that I spent with you were the most productive of my eight week shoot for
the story. Your knowledge of the region and the marine life made all the
difference in being able to find some of those elusive subjects I wanted
to feature in the article. Thanks again for your great work – I award you
the gold medal for dive guiding! (And by the way, you also run a
professional operation and are a great guy to hang out with).
Also, I wanted to mention that the boat you chartered for us, the Ikan
Gurami, worked out really great for our team. The captain and crew were
highly competent and professional in running the ship, and it made an
ideal base for our nearly endless days and nights of diving, with great
food to recharge on between dives. I would highly recommend it to any
photographic or filming crew looking to charter a boat or for any small
group of divers who want to have a safe and comfortable dive trip.
All the best and I am looking forward to diving with you again soon.
Tim Laman
www.timlaman.com
Les Kaufman, Boston University
Ive never had such a terrific time- absolute peak experience
on all sides- company, diving, wilderness adventure in the lap of luxury
Norbert Wu - One and half days of Critter Diving
Dear Graham - June 3, 2004
You are a true professional, and an expert in finding critters for professionals
like me. I saw more in 1.5 days of diving with you than I saw in 30 days
of diving at KBR! Here's hoping that we dive together again soon, and that
your enthusiasm & expertise in "Diving 4 Images" never
fades! Norbert Wu
Ikan Gurami Check out Cruise
Lee Nar Liew - Can't agree more with all the comments written
above. Above all, thank you so much for opening up a whole dive new
world to me - spectacular discoveries of small wonderful creatures!
I would love to do another trip with you & Dwi (your lovely partner)
- a 15 day trip from Flores to Alor and Sulawesi or maybe Banda Sea.
Thanks again for everything. I have thoroughly enjoyed myself & have
learned an aweful lot from you.
PS Thank you for all the great crew of Ikan Gurami - loveliest, friendliest people of Indonesia!
Sophie Dawson, UK - It has all been said before.... your knowledge
has opened up a new ashlon of marine life to me, I nevere expected to
see a piggie back rider on a nudibranch! The variety of marine &
terrestrial based antics has made these 14 days wholy memorable. Can't
thank you enouhg for the oppurtunity of tasting diving in luxury - The
crew have been fab & all wonderful company - can't wait to dive with
you again (& Dwi hopefully)
Huge thanks Sophie
Simon Warren, UK - You have simply opened up a new aspect in the world of diving. Best trip ever, for every reason, above and below the water. You could find a needle in an underwater haystack, in the dark. Shame about the singing....
Sorong - Banda - Sorong (Special itinerary) with Pelagian
Jayne & Bob Bruner, USA - Thank you for another great dive trip. Appreciate your ability to put us on the right sites at the right time. Had a wonderful time "collecting butterflies" (fish species logged). We saw more than a few subjects that were new to us. Looking forward to our next trip in the fall.
Mary Ross, UK - Graham a fantastic trip. Can't wait for the next one. Saw lots of new stuff. Really enjoyed the jetty dives and the pristine reefs with the beautiful soft and hard corals. Thanks for putting together such a good intermarry. Nice to only have 8 on the boat, lots of room!!
Pam Roth, UK - It's been a great trip with such a variety of dives. "Great Aunt" feels much encouraged and can't wait to return in November. Thank you for all your hard work and tactful organization.
Pat Emmett, UK - A great trip, thank you Graham. It lived up to all my expectations and more. It's great to be with a guide that who is so well-informed re sites and knowledgeable re marine life. Just as before our trip I've learnt so much and am looking forward to our trip in the Autumn. Happy diving!! Superb itinerary and great diving!! I loved the plucked chickens & lots more.
Chris Kowalski, USA - Graham organised a very interesting itinerary taking us from pristine sites of Raja Ampat to Banda islands. We have seen great variety of creatures, including giant grouper in Koon, vicious schools of barracuda, mating mandarinfish in Banda and fantastic colors of tree corals in Misool. He took great personal responsibility in managing, leading and preparing each individual dive. I hope his business will grow and make more great memories for more and more people around the world.
Chris Bertelli, USA - Graham, you are the world's best spotter... we all look at the same reef, and you find 5 times as many more nudibranchs! Thanks for your care and dedication even your ear was exploding. Perhaps we will see you again some day.
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Bali critter diving tour, first guests to PJ!
Jayne & Bob Bruner, USA - A week of diving around Bali :- 17 dives - 22 hours underwater and you found all the critters on my wish list! We enjoyed the scenic travel around the island - the accommodations were quiet and convenient to the dive sites. You made shore diving easy & exciting.
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The full Bali Dive Tour and Local Experiences
Marcel & Andrea Weidman, Switzerland - Agung our driver took us safe and
good around Bali. The first destination was Pemuteran. After two days of
relaxing Graham joined us and we started with some remarkable dives at
Secret Bay and Menjangan Island. Even the water temperature was cold we
stayed more than 90 minutes. We already were fans of critters, what Graham
found was just perfect. After the dives we enjoyed another Balinese
adventure, the local warung's. We liked the Ayam Betutu and Babi Guling
very much. In Tulamben we had the smallest frogfish we have ever seen.
Marcel had to check the video to he sure. When Graham yelled, we knew he
had found something very special - two small rhinopias!! To mention
everything, it would fill this book. Our last station Padang Bai, and that
was the place Marcel ran out of tape, battery, memory, bottom time (we
all), everything - three different kind of Rhinopias (Mr R frondosa).
It just couldn't be better. Thanks Graham for this truly awesome adventure
trip around Bali, we will be back. All the best and good luck.
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October Private charter group
Hillary Atiyeh, Oregon, USA - Graham You are the best! Thank you for making another vacation into a fantastic adventure. Untill next time. All our love.
Deb & Brad Suske, Jackson Hole, USA - Graham Thank you for for another wonderful dive trip! We are already looking forward till we meet again! What more can I say - We love you!
Rick Suneson, Australia - Graham this has been a fantastic 2 weeks. I've seen some amazing things both above and below the water - Fantastic crowd and very professional and friendly - Thank you!!
Aggie Moskal, USA - 2 weeks ago I was afraid of water and today I have 20 hours and 27 logged dives under my belt. Thanks Graham for being a terrific guide and mentor and letting us into your world. You've showed us some fantastic marine secrets with us and we are very grateful & hope and learn with with you again soon. Cheers!
Eddie O'Sullivan, USA though thoroughly Irish - The diving was spectacular. Komodo National Park is a must for any keen diver as it is rich a rich site, this alone makes for great diving to reach the heights of spectacular you need a fantastic guide, one with knowledge and most of all a good keen eye. Graham you want above and beyond I enjoyed all your guidance both down deep and over a few "BINTANG" up above. Cheers for a great trip Bro!
George Atiyeh, Oregon, USA - Thanks for being a great friend and dive guide. With you we never miss a thing underwater and you can certainly hold your own when we party at night. See you in Oregon!
Janine Kraus, Coral Reef Alliance, USA - Graham The sight of you in a red nightie is something I will not soon forget. I won't forget the pipefish, frogfish, sharks, saron shrimps, sea horses, multitudes of nudibranchs either. Thanks you for being fun and professional 24/7 - This trip was a real blast ("this was not a normal trip..") May we travel together again soon!
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Komodo with Houston Underwater Photographic Society
Sue Watson - Graham is awesome! He has eagle eyes and is able to spot the most bizarre and obscure critters. He is a must to have along for any serious photographer who wishes to capture that perfect image. Can't wait until our next trip...
Anita and Dan Brady - Just returned from an 11 day trip on Ombak Biru (Komodo Dancer) Graham has taken adventure diving to new heights. A simply marvelous time, fantastic underwater photography exceptional boat and crew. We look forward to many more trips with Graham.
Chuck and Anne Roberts - Diving 4 Images capture the vision of the team that lead us through Komodo. The photography was special, not only because of the biological diversity but especially because of the kindly patience Graham demonstrated in showing us the images we had the opportunity to create.
Dennis and Mary Vernon - Graham, we enjoyed diving with you on the Ombak Biru and we will be coming back. You have showed us so many things that we had not seen before and some items that were so small I could not see. Thanks!!!
Dennis Deavanport - Graham, it was more than I expected and my expectations were high. We saw things I have only dreams of seeing. You and the crew of the Komodo Dancer did a fantastic job of keeping everything moving along smoothly and with a lot of humor and fun thrown in for free. I'll never forget the dives, the people, and the experience.
Lynn and Joe Niklo - Graham
- Knowledgeable
- Dedicated
- Experienced
- Personable
- Highly recommended
- Wonderful Personality
- Accommodating
- Will dive with him again.
David Lenderman - Just finished up an 11 day cruise on Komodo Dancer (aka Ombak Biru). Crew was awesome. They would do anything you asked with a smile. Food was very good, I put on a few pounds. Graham created a custom cruise for our group. We did multiple dives on the most photo friendly sites. this was my third trip with Graham. As usual he was an excellent critter spotter. He is obsessed with finding rare critters. Looking forward to my 4th trip to Indonesia with Diving 4 Images.
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Bali and Komodo trip
May Lou Reid - What an incredible three weeks in Bali. This is my second trip to Komodo but thanks to Grahams assistance I was able to find critters I had on my list, as well as many new critters. Graham also provided us with guided tour to Secret Bay and Padang Bai. Provided excellent service. Will definitely be a repeat customer. Many Many thanks.Jackie Reid - Graham was the most dedicated and hard working guide I have met. He is 100% for the people to get the shot even if they have to reload film and do it again. I like his humor and wit and will definitely do another trip with him in the future. I am still looking for the sea star eating shrimp and will probably get it next time! Thanks
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Flores - Alor - Komodo (16 nights) - guest comments
Susan Dinwiddie and Chuck Strom - the main trouble with this trip was it was way too short. A little over a couple of weeks just isn't enough time! Great diving - lots of critters - terrific helpful crew - and very good food. We had a terrific time and hope to do another one with you ----- somewhere.
Bob and Jayne Bruner - Thank you for so much for seeing that we were able to dive sites that were suited to our interests and abilities. We look forward to joining you again in the NEAR future.
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Black Sand Critter Cruise Guests
Tim - a fantastic tour around Komodo marine park, saw pretty much everything, fantastically well looked after, great companions, good weather - this trip had it all! But the main thing was the amazing diving, seeing new stuff dive after dive; thanks Graham for such great guiding so many times. Looking forward to the next time. P.S. Thanks for the loan of the shark hood!
Collin and Sara - Very professional - knowledgeable, more than competent and tremendously enthusiastic. Couldn't be better.
Michelle - wonderful itinerary, saw oodles of great nudibranchs, shrimp, cephalopods & much more. Graham is a great dive leader, I'd dive with him anytime, My second trip on Pelagian & I'll continue to recommend it as a comfortable boat & good operation. Look forward to Diving 4 Images soon again!
Dave - Graham - you are the man! A fabulous memorable trip. One of the best ever. Great sites, great boat, great crew! Would dive with you anywhere!
Rod & Pat - what a spectacular inaugural voyage. Let's do it again !!!!!
Iris - what a great trip. Thanks Graham you've opened a new door. I've seen so many amazing things. I didn't know such things exist. Thanks!
Additional comments from Iris - Once again, thank you for the great trip. It was the best dive trip I´ve had in my life. I consider myself really lucky when I think about this trip. I had no idea what this cruise is about and now I´m in love for all those little things. I want to learn more about them and already bought some books. During the first day I was little bit worried because everybody else seemed to be such veterans in this kind of diving. Thanks to your excellent guidance I saw so many things already during the first day, then started to find some even by myself. Honestly the "normal diving" seems little bit boring after this experience. Another thing why I consider myself very lucky and what made this trip so superb was having you as dive guide. Your enthusiasm for critters is really something! My impression is that this group in Pelagian ranked you as a top dive guide. So my first trip to the world of critters and with the best dive guide, that is something. I hope I can return as soon as possible, reality anyway is that probably it will be next year.
Jon & Rosemary - Thanks for an excellent trip hunting for the elusive critters and exploring new sites. Nudibranchs off the chart, all manner of shrimps, crabs and other crustaceans. Cuttlefish, octopus (Blue Ring) and more. It was great to be so well looked treated by the staff and to be shown so many new and interesting critters. Every piece of rock holds a secret hoping Graham will miss it - but he rarely does. Looking forward to the next trip.
Joni - Graham this trip was better than ever imagined. The best, most amazing dive sites. We found almost everything and more. The only problem will be trying to top your 1st trip! Congratulations on your new venture, lots of success and happiness always. Keep me posted on your future trips.
Roberto - Great diving, the best cruise to Komodo, lots of critters, a real pleasure to dive with you, I hope to do it again soon!
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Stan Waterman
I was delighted to have you with us. You are what I call a "civilized" man with all the good components that go into making one. As well, you are a super-fine dive guide with an eye that is a match for Larry's.
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David Lenderman - President of Houston Underwater Photographic Society
... For diving we enlisted the services of Graham Abbott of Diving 4 Images (www.diving4images.com). After working in Indonesia for five years, with the likes of Wakatobi and Kararu, Graham just started his own operation. He caters to photographers, videographers and film crews. He does Bali based diving as well as custom live-aboard charters throughout Indonesia. I dived with him two years earlier at Wakatobi. He is an amazing critter spotter. Even after five years of near daily diving in Indonesia he still logs every dive. He keeps detailed notes on what he sees and where it was found. The information he has compiled aids him in locating rare critters. He has a very good understanding of in what habitat/terrain different critters can be found. If you are looking for the rare, strange or bizarre he is your man. Ask and he finds it for you.
Some critters that Graham guided us to included: 10 ghost pipefish of several varieties, 3 Spanish Dancers, Boxer Crabs, ribbon eels, frogfish, tons of different shrimp, crabs and nudibranchs. On night dives Graham would find so many bizarre little crabs and shrimp that I was overwhelmed. I was amazed at his ability to relocate photo subjects on subsequent dives. Being able to return to subjects with more film helps to get "the shot" of rare subjects.
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Graham has been our personal dive guide on two trips to Indonesia. He is always energetic and ready to make a dive. His dive briefings give you a good summary of the types of marine life you can expect to encounter on the dive and the best places to find specific subjects. Once in the water, he is an excellent "critter hunter" that takes the time to point out easily-missed, small creatures that make good photo subjects. Recognizing that the health and well-being of the coral reef eco system is fragile, Graham is very conservation-minded and considerate of the creatures he introduces to his clients. We really appreciate Graham's fun-loving personality that is equally balanced by the highest level of attention to diver safety. He's not only an excellent critter-finder, but a very strong diver with the ability to provide great dive experiences for divers of all skill levels.

