In September, 2009 I arrived in Buyat with a lot of enthusiasm and excitement but without a wide-angle lens more than 35 mm.  There were plenty of macro subjects for me, but a wide-angle lens captures the beauty and power of this area best.  I was occupied with abundant opportunity to photograph, but I was longing for a real wide-angle lens.  But now I’m back in Buyat and well equiped.  Lucky me!Swimming along the pristine coral reefs, I feel like the first diver ever to witness their color and splendor. The sizable fields of fragile coral heads like Cabbage, Staghorn and Lettuce will take your breath away!  There are sections of Staghorn (Acropora) coral that are 60 feet wide by 150 feet, in perfect condition.  Unspoiled Table coral can be as wide as 10 feet.  Continuing along the lush hard coral slope you can find substantial pink, red or orange gorgonian fans covered with crinoids.  The sandy bottom is habitat for the huge red soft coral trees and sinewy red sea whips.  Swarming yellow cardinal fish encircle sponges and coral heads.  The colors and life forms are truly magical!Buyat is a 3-hour boat ride from Lembeh Island.  Most dive sites are a very short boat ride from the accommodations at the Lakban Bungalow Complex at Buyat Bay and the variety of dive sites is impressive. It is easy to see that too many dives and divers have not spoiled this pristine and productive area. If you are in the mood for some refreshing diving in an exquisite area, then Buyat is the place to go.