Photo Essay
Photo essays from top underwater photographers and dive travel destinations, including behind-the-scenes insight, photo tips and best camera settings.
Get lost in this underwater photo essay on the diving and critters from remote Northern Indonesia
By Paul & Lisa Hogger
Get lost in this underwater photo essay on the diving and critters from remote Northern Indonesia
In late 2014 we sailed our yacht from the Philippines to Indonesia and cruised along the Northern Archipelago between Mindanao and Northern Sulawesi, stopping at many places to dive. This tour included the island of Siau, which is located within the Sitaro Province.
We had googled diving in Siau but did not find much info except that a few exploratory liveaboard dive boats pass through the area each year. Our curiosity was perked, and we made sure to get in the water ourselves.
The muck/macro diving in Siau’s main east coast harbour area left us speechless!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Paul and Lisa are an Australian couple originating from Australia’s East Coast. Of their 20 years of marriage they have lived on their private yachts Purranha and Lorelei for 14 years and have been full time sailing/cruising for 9 of those years. Their latest expedition began in 2011 onboard Lorelei with the main purpose to dive many of the world’s best dive locations. To date they have explored 22 countries in the South Pacific, North Pacific and Asia – covering a distance of over 24 000 nautical miles.
They are independent divers and can proudly say that over 95% of their underwater images were taken whilst diving by themselves from their purpose built dive tender on board Lorelei. They are PADI pros and have over 8000 dives between them. Due to the harsh conditions of sailing life, they choose Nikon, Ikelite and Aquatica photographic equipment.
More information and images of their travels can be found on their blog:
www.yachtlorelei.blogspot.com
ALSO BY PAUL & LISA HOGGER
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A circular fisheye odyssey through Bunaken, Indonesia's best dive sites
By Lisa Collins
A circular fisheye odyssey through Bunaken, Indonesia's best dive sites
Glass-like water reflected the suns ray as we skimmed over the flat calm surface of Bunaken National Marine Park on Siladen Resorts’ comfortable dive boat, the flat island of Bunaken and the 800m tall volcano of Manadotua just behind, making a beautiful backdrop.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I have been taking underwater photos for nearly 20 years, being lucky enough to dive extensively worldwide. My passion grew into a profession, becoming a partner in the distribution of INON products in the UK and developing a comprehensive underwater photography course. I now run the INON UK Level One Courses and Workshops around the world. I was very privileged to be asked to test prototype equipment for INON Japan and my images feature on their website and in their brochures. I am also a major feature writer for several well know dive publications. My enduring passion has always been to showcase our amazing underwater world, highlighting the fragility and conservation of it through my photography.
www.inonuk.com
www.inon.jp
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Magical Misool at the Southern End of Raja Ampat in West Papua is an underwater photographer’s paradise
By Paul & Lisa Hogger
Magical Misool at the Southern End of Raja Ampat in West Papua is an underwater photographer’s paradise
In short, Misool at the Southern End of Raja Ampat in West Papua is an underwater photographer’s paradise.
What makes this location unique is that many of the amazing underwater photo opportunities can be experienced without the need of SCUBA gear.
For sure the SE corner of Misool is a scuba divers dream with walls of large and colourful soft corals to keep the wide angle enthusiast enthralled for hours. There are also some quirky underwater caves and arches to explore.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Paul and Lisa are an Australian couple originating from Australia’s East Coast. Of their 20 years of marriage they have lived on their private yachts Purranha and Lorelei for 14 years and have been full time sailing/cruising for 9 of those years. Their latest expedition began in 2011 onboard Lorelei with the main purpose to dive many of the world’s best dive locations. To date they have explored 22 countries in the South Pacific, North Pacific and Asia – covering a distance of over 24 000 nautical miles.
They are independent divers and can proudly say that over 95% of their underwater images were taken whilst diving by themselves from their purpose built dive tender on board Lorelei. They are PADI pros and have over 8000 dives between them. Due to the harsh conditions of sailing life, they choose Nikon, Ikelite and Aquatica photographic equipment.
More information and images of their travels can be found on their blog:
www.yachtlorelei.blogspot.com
ALSO BY PAUL & LISA HOGGER
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We explore wide-angle and macro underwater photos from this off-the-beaten path dive destination.
By Paul & Lisa Hogger
We explore wide-angle and macro underwater photos from this off-the-beaten path dive destination.
If you took a chart of the Nusa Tenggara island chain in southern Indonesia and drew a horizontal line through the top of the islands, you would pass through some amazing dive destinations.
From West to East there would be Tulamben in Bali, The Gili Islands in Lombok, Komodo National Park, Maumere and finally at the farthest island east, Alor.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Paul and Lisa are an Australian couple originating from Australia’s East Coast. Of their 20 years of marriage they have lived on their private yachts Purranha and Lorelei for 14 years and have been full time sailing/cruising for 9 of those years. Their latest expedition began in 2011 onboard Lorelei with the main purpose to dive many of the world’s best dive locations. To date they have explored 22 countries in the South Pacific, North Pacific and Asia – covering a distance of over 24 000 nautical miles.
They are independent divers and can proudly say that over 95% of their underwater images were taken whilst diving by themselves from their purpose built dive tender on board Lorelei. They are PADI pros and have over 8000 dives between them. Due to the harsh conditions of sailing life, they choose Nikon, Ikelite and Aquatica photographic equipment.
More information and images of their travels can be found on their blog:
www.yachtlorelei.blogspot.com
ALSO BY PAUL & LISA HOGGER
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See what animals and critters have made great photo subjects for 2016 so far at Reunion Island deep in the Indian Ocean
By Gaby Barathieu
See what animals and critters have made great photo subjects for 2016 so far at Reunion Island deep in the Indian Ocean
The latest installment of our Dispatch photo essay series comes from photographer Gaby Barathieu, who shoots frequently from his home on Reunion Island.
The diving at Réunion Island is always full of rich animal encounters, making it a great destination for underwater photographers. 2016 has shown us many great photo opportunities so far, and the hardest choice has been whether to shoot macro or wide-angle!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gaby Barathieu is a passionate underwater photographer based on Reunion Island. He and photographer Yann Oulia run the Reunion Underwater Photography website and Facebook page, sharing the incredible diving and wildlife encounters in the waters near their home. View their photography at www.RUP.re or on their Facebook Page.
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An inside look at new photos and trendy critters from Anilao resident and pro photographer Mike Bartick, including insight into capturing each image
By Mike Bartick
An inside look at new photos and trendy critters from Anilao resident and pro photographer Mike Bartick, including insight into capturing each image
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