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.
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Happy World Dolphin Day!
Today is great day to celebrate one of the smartest and beloved creatures in the ocean. There are over 40 species of dolphins inhabiting nearly all environments (freshwater and saltwater) underwater. Dolphins produce elaborate sounds such as clicks, squawks, speaks barks, etc. to communicate. They also have a healthy appetite for fish which they generally…
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Scuba Diving between Cozumel and Playa de Carmen
When planning a trip to the Yucatan, the decision of scuba diving Cozumel vs Playa del Carmen is the first hurdle. Each destination offers a completely different underwater profile. Cozumel is the undisputed king of drift diving and vibrant coral walls, while Playa del Carmen serves as the gateway to the hauntingly beautiful Cenotes and…
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Wildlife Wednesday : Moray Eel
Morays Eels constantly open and close their mouths, a behavior that is often perceived as a threat, but the action simply moves water through their gills for respiration. This images was captured off the coast of Oman. Here’s a link to my dive trip review.
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Wordless Wednesday : Shark
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Wordless Wednesday : Underwater Cavern
Scuba divers finishing their fresh water cavern dives in the jungles of Mexico.
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Mischievous Sea Lions
The video showcases California Sea Lions at Los Islotes in the Sea Cortez, Mexico, known for their playful interaction with divers. Accessible only by speed boat, dive operations offer inclusive packages for marine excursions. The narrator shares personal experiences diving with curious Sea Lions, capturing moments with a Panasonic GH5 and GoPro.
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Final Dives of 2020
What a weird and challenging year 2020 was for everyone. To wrap it up on a high note, I headed to the Yucatan Peninsula for a change of pace—trading the ocean currents for the still, cathedral-like atmosphere of the Mexican cenotes. I spent my final dives of the year exploring The Pit and Dos Ojos…
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and happiness in the New Year! * The underwater image above was taken in Bonaire by Trent Hebrlee on the morning of December 25, 2015. Hopefully, things will get back to normal in the new year!
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Missing Limb Sea Turtle
A drift dive off Cozumel revealed a resilient sea turtle, highlighting the beauty of life adapting in a healthy reef ecosystem. Cozumel offers excellent diving conditions with warm waters, clear visibility, and abundant marine life, making it ideal for turtle encounters, while Playa del Carmen provides unique seasonal diving experiences.
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Sea Lions Playing with Divers
Here are a few images taken by my friend and photographer Ron Nicolaysen. As you can see below, during the week of diving around the seal lion colony in Mexico, we had some interesting and unprovoked interaction with several sea lions. In case you missed my earlier post. Here are a few underwater video clips…