Scuba Diving

Submerging beneath the surface shifts your perspective entirely. This collection serves as a digital logbook for my diving life, encompassing detailed trip reports, site-specific conditions, and the logistical realities of traveling for underwater photography. These entries document the sport itself—navigating currents, managing camera rigs, and the distinct feeling of weightlessness. From the adrenaline of open-ocean drifts to the meditative pace of a muck dive, this is where the dive profiles and the stories behind them live.

First Day of Diving Tiger Shark Zoo

Diving with Tiger Sharks has been on my “list” for a long time. I’ve seen a few Tiger Sharks in the Galapagos and in Fiji. The sharks were never too interested in us and quickly moved on. So, I haven’t had a chance to really observe them for long periods of time. Fuvahmulah is an…
GREEN WordPrompt Challenge

Here’s my contribution to this month’s WordPress single-word monthly challenge. This month, the single-world is Green. Turtles are great to photograph or capture on video. Most turtles don’t mind being models. I took this image in Grenada with my first underwater camera. I knew nothing about underwater photography and my images were coming out with…
Trying An Underwater Scooter

From the moment I saw James Bond and Emilio Largo use underwater scooters in the movie Thunderball, I knew this would be something I would like to try. A few weeks ago, the opportunity presented itself and I was able to execute two dives with an Suex XJOY underwater scooter. Underwater scooters are also know…
Wildlife Wednesday : Frogfish

Frogfish are notable for their oddly-shaped bodies and the ability to change color to blend into its environment. They are solitary creatures and they do no interact unless they are mating. Frogfish are carnivores and will consume other fish, crustaceans, and even other frogfish. There are over 47 different species of frogfish. Most of these…
6 Minute Break : Coral Reefs

Six minutes of calm and peaceful underwater sights and sounds. The footage was captured along the coral reefs of Egypt. Lots of tiny fish dashing in and out of beautiful coral reefs. Perfect for a short break. Music: I Am Running Down the Long Hallway of Viewmont Elementary by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a…
Wordless Wednesday : Anchor Chain

Image captured with a Panasonic Lumix GH5 and edited with Lumiar 4.
What’s It Like To Paint Underwater?

Recently, I was on a liveaboard dedicated to scuba diving in the Red Sea. The ship offered underwater painting instruction by a talented dive instructor and underwater artist, Olga Nikitina. Olga earned a degree in Interior Design from Ulyanovsk State University in 2006 and in 2008 she became a scuba diver. In 2015, Olga became…
More Sharks

If you haven’t noticed, I love diving with sharks. Sharks are one of the most misunderstood creatures in the ocean which humans senselessly kill at an unsustainable rate. Below are a few fun images I’ve captured over the last few years. Bull Sharks circling above, off the coast of Playa del Carmen. Reef Sharks resting…
Happy Valentine’s Day!

Nudibranch Dumaguete, Philippines Green Turtles Isla Mujeres, Mexico
What Is Your Favorite Photo You’ve Ever Taken?

WordPress has created another fun challenge to begin the year. Each and every day during the month of January, WordPress posts a writing prompt to inspire bloggers and writers. One of the challenges this week is to showcase your favorite photo, here’s my contribution. If you would like to participate, please share you image in the…