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.

Sharks in Black & White and Color

As I mentioned in my last post, I traveled to the Bahamas to dive Tiger Beach in the Bahamas. I met our dive liveaboard charter, the Dolphin Dream in Palm Beach, Florida and sailed first to Grand Bahama Island to clear immigration. We did not spend anytime on land in the Bahamas. We went straight…
Morning Dives in Tavernier, Florida

A few weeks ago, a few friends and I made plans to visit dive sites where Goliath Groupers congregate off the coast of West Palm Beach in Florida. This would be a quick weekend “dive and dash” consisting of about 4-6 dives. Unfortunately, a hurricane ripped through the area a week before our visit. So,…
Scuba Diving Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida

Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida are small neighboring islands located off the southeastern coast of Bali, Indonesia. And just off the southern coast of Nusa Penida resides a population of Manta Rays. The Manta Rays can be observed year-round which is fantastic if you have a limited schedule for leisure dive travel. The Manta Rays…
Scuba Diving with Napoleon Wrasse in Egypt

During our recent dive trip to the Red Sea, we encounter a few curious Napoleon Wrasse’s. The accompanied video shows how close they came to my lens and also other divers. I shot these underwater video clips with a Gopro Hero 6 Black and edited in Final Cut Pro X. Our liveaboard for the week,…
Observing Jellyfish in the Red Sea, Egypt

Here are a few fun facts about Jellyfish I took a few images and converted the into black and white with Final Cut Pro X. We were diving off the Red Sea Aggressor I and were on the Southern, St. John and Daedalus itinerary.
Shooting with a Sealife DC2000 Compact Camera in Egypt

Review of scuba diving with a Sealife DC2000 compact camera in Egypt.
Bonaire: A Shore Diving Jewel in the Caribbean

Bonaire is one of my favorite islands in the Caribbean for shore diving. Bonaire is located in the southwestern region of the Caribbean, very close to Venezuela. The region is also referred to as the Lesser Antilles. It’s also part of an island grouping called the ABC islands which includes Aruba and Curacao. The ABC…
Scuba Diving with Egyptian Dugongs

The author recounts their first scuba diving experience in Egypt’s Red Sea, with hopes of spotting Dugongs. Guided by Amr Mohamed, they successfully observed these elusive marine mammals after waiting underwater. However, subsequent dives were hampered by other divers. The experience highlighted the rich marine life and the author’s appreciation for Amr’s guidance.
Beneath The Sea, Big Apple Divers and NYUPS

Beneath the Sea is the premier international dive, travel and oceans exposition in the US. It’s held annually at the Meadowlands Expo Center just outside of NYC. BTS overall mission is to provide continuing education to the recreational diver community. It aims to educate the public in the benefits of protecting the ocean environment. BTS…
Exploring Barbados Reefs: Bridgetown Refueling Pier Dive Site

The video showcases a scuba diving trip with Barbados Blue Watersports, based at Hilton Barbados Resort. Despite challenging conditions, the team explored the marine life around the island, including the diverse fish population at the Bridgetown refueling pier. Additionally, the video highlights the increasing turtle population due to conservation efforts in Barbados.