Walkabout with a Cayman Island octopus, Josh Blank's award winning Arm

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October 23, 2026

On this week's list:

Gary Burns takes readers on a walkabout with octopuses and shares tips for photographing these uniquely intelligent creatures. Josh Blank gives a behind-the-scenes look at his award-winning shot Arms of Connection. Blair Lindsay's fish portraits from Bonaire. Installing the Flat Port for the OM System TG-7, TG-6 underwater housing.

1. A Walkabout With a Cayman Island Octopus

A Walkabout With a Cayman Island Octopus by Gary Burns for Ikelite Underwater Systems

Gary Burns takes us on a dive in the Caribbean and discusses the intricate nature of octopus anatomy, intelligence, and the best way to photograph these unique and intriguing creatures.

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2. Behind the Shot: Arms of Connection by Josh Blank

Behind the Shot: Arms of Connection by Josh Blank for Ikelite Underwater Systems

Finalist in the highly-esteemed Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026, Josh Blank shares a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to get this top-notch shot plus the equipment he used to capture his vision.

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3. Featured Customers | Blair Lindsay The Scuba Medic

Ikelite Underwater Systems Featured Customers | Blair Lindsay The Scuba Medic

Blair Lindsay is a retired paramedic and firefighter and current crime and sci-fi author. He lives part time in Bonaire and spends his time there shooting his Canon R5 II underwater as often as possible.

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4. Installing the Flat Port for OM System TG-7, TG-6 Underwater Housing [VIDEO]

A dry Dome Port makes it easier to shoot split shots and provides a wider field of view underwater. But if you choose to switch from a Dome to a Flat Port, it only takes a few minutes.

SEE MORE: Installing the Flat Port for OM System TG-7, TG-6 Underwater Housing [VIDEO]