A lone garibaldi glances up toward the sun as it sets over the cliffs above San Clemente Island.
Curious garibaldi check out a giant-spined sea star at the entrance to "The Crevice" at Shaw's Cove.
A pair of brightly colored juvenile garibaldi chase each other round the reef.  They eventually lose the neon blue markings as they reach adulthood.  Catalina Island.
A tiny juvenile garibaldi darts out of its protective shelter just long enough for me to capture this image.  Catalina Island.
Garibaldi in the dive park at Casino Point, Catalina Island.
Reef scene at Empire Landing.
Garibaldi, unafraid to approach divers who get too close to their nest.
Amber forest.
Another gorgeous reef scene at Empire Landing.  This is quickly becoming my favorite site for kelp forest photos.
A lone garibaldi glances up toward the sun as it sets over the cliffs above San Clemente Island.
A lone garibaldi glances up toward the sun as it sets over the cliffs above San Clemente Island.
A lone garibaldi glances up toward the sun as it sets over the cliffs above San Clemente Island.
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