At Star Wars Celebration London, an exuberant Ewan McGregor whips the crowd into a frenzy of galactic proportions. PCD Photo

Second only to London, the enchanting, walled city of Dubrovnik is one of Paul's favorites in the world. Centuries ago, this was the location of the world's first quarantine! PCD Photo

Papa elephant stops a warthog in its tracks near Rhino Ridge, on the Maasai Mara. PCD Photo

PCD captured this shot while filming a live remote of a march that has been a staple of Galveston Juneteenth festivities since 1865. The procession begins at the Galveston County Courthouse and ends at historic Reedy Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church. PCD Photo

PCD captured "Clown Condo" during a dusk dive off Apo Island, just across the Bohol Sea from Dumaguete and Dauin on the Philippine island of Negros. As you know, he says "I could totally live here" about a lot of the places he visits. This time he means it.

Pura Vida Resort was one of the most important bases of operation during the production of "Bethlehem in the Bohol Sea." PCD was part of an international delegation brought in by the Philippines Dept. of Tourism for the 2016 Dive Resort Travel Show. PCD Photo

Firefish Gobies seem to be standing guard over their coral domain offshore from Zanzibar, Tanzania, during a documentary shoot. PCD Photo

Regarded as "America's Tall Ship," US Coast Guard Cutter "Eagle" prepared for a grand entrance into the Port of Galveston during a 2022 tour. Paul Cater Deaton Photo

This exquisite little Harlequin Shrimp lives just a stone's toss from the shore near Dumaguete, in the Philippines. Can't say we blame it. PCD Photo

At their village on the Mara, a Maasai catches some serious air. PCD Photo

Live and direct from Bizarro World, the Fabulous Thumbsplitter! The Mantis Shrimp can stun small fish with an explosive bubble it forms with its claw. One of the many reasons we're glad this thing doesn't grow to be four feet long. PCD Photo

A brightly painted mural lends to the jubilant atmosphere at a seaside playground in Zuljana, Croatia. This is where PCD joined Barbara Dive Centre to film underwater scenes for his "Wine Diving in Croatia" documentary. Paul Cater Deaton Photo

Even a "small" whale shark dwarfs a dugout canoe off Oslob, in the Philippines. This part of the Coral Triangle is so rich with marine life that PCD has filmed four documentaries there, as well as promotional videos for several dive resorts.

"King Shaka Zulu Nation," one of the most popular Carnival Troupes in the Virgin Islands, gather for a celebration on St. John. PCD and the troupe have worked together many times, including a film project for American Airlines. Paul Cater Deaton Photo

Somewhat off the beaten path for American tourists, Vela Luka, Croatia, is an absolute gem. Old and new fishing vessels dot the picturesque harbor. Paul Cater Deaton Photo

At Star Wars Celebration London 2023, Ewan "Obi-Wan Kenobi" McGregor waves to the huge audience. PCD Photo

"Stage Door Johnnies" gather by the dockside doors at Katie's Seafood, in Deaton's home of Galveston, Texas. Pelicans are always happy to clean up the scraps discarded by the fish market. Paul Cater Deaton Photo

As their ancestors did, Solomon Islanders paddle dugout canoes to sell vegetables and flowers to passing vessels. Paul Cater Deaton Photo

On "Harvest Day" at Nemo's Garden on the Italian Riviera, Project Manager Gianni Fontanesi prepares to open one of the biodomes.

Luca Gamberini monitors conditions and activity on the Nemo's Garden complex in the Ligurian Sea, just offshore from Noli, Italy. PCD Photo

With a cadre of fish patrolling the perimeter, the biodomes of Nemo's Garden loom in the background. This place is a blend of DaVinci, Jules Verne and Indiana Jones. PCD Photo

Magnificent pillars grace the entrance of the First Citizens' Palace in the ancient, walled city of Dubrovnik, Croatia. PCD Photo

The Purple Rhinopia, even in repose, is one of those "Holy Grail" shots for an underwater photographer. This one was spotted off the coast of Zanzibar. PCD Photo

The alluring Mimi De Seda was a spooky "Miss October" for a calendar benefitting veterans. PCD Photo

Paul's Cajun heritage and tastebuds were both satisfied during a photo shoot for Crazy Allan's Swamp Shack, a popular seafood restaurant in Kemah, Texas. Paul Cater Deaton Photo

Filmed off Apo Island, Philippines. You can see the arrow crab clearly enough. The coral mimic nudibranchs, not so much. PCD Photo

These look all fluffy and everything, but they'll put a sting on you! Filmed at the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, Texas. PCD Photo

Dawn greets the Pleasure Pier, on Galveston Island, Texas. PCD Photo

PCD is always a sucker for laundry wafting in the breeze. Shot in Quiliano, on the Italian Riviera, during production of "Finding Nemo's Garden." PCD Photo

Haider Ravzi as "Commander Cody" was a big hit at Houston's Comicpalooza 2021. PCD Photo

Natural synchronized swimmers, Gray Angelfish perform an elegant underwater dance. Filmed at Armando's Paradise, a popular dive site just offshore from Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, in the Virgin Islands. PCD Photo

'Tis ever thus: Sometimes, the best stuff happens right under the boat. Fish and divers enjoy the waters of the Indian Ocean off the coast of Kenya. PCD Photo

A bull elephant on the Maasai Mara inspects the hot air balloon bearing a group of wildlife watchers. PCD Photo

Snapping a master of disguise, PCD had to fan a small current toward this Yellow Leaf Scorpionfish to make sure that it was not a leaf. Filmed in the Indian Ocean, off Kenya. PCD Photo