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Posts tagged with bahamas
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Sharks and Coral Reefs
As a result of lack of knowledge, I have decided that every month I will present an illustration and blog post dedicated to frequently asked questions. Not only by my scuba diving students but non-divers and local Bahamians. I found that over the course of my Scuba Instructing career Bahamians…
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Plastic Ocean
The ocean is everyone’s backyard. - Sylvia Earl This week has been eventful, viral videos from the killing of a sea turtle to the fake shark arm bite. Both videos were horrifying to watch however Plastic Ocean has truly opened my eyes as to why my passion for the ocean…
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For the Love of Scuba Diving
Beauty lies beneath the deep blue sea. Less than 5% of the ocean has been explored. It covers 70% of the planets surface and it supports ALL living organisms. Isn’t that incredible? It’s still a unexplored mystery and yet it fascinates me beyond anything I could ever imagine. Each time…
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Underwater Model Photography
Underwater Photography Sessions are becoming a trend in the Bahamas. From underwater fashion photography to portraiture and wedding images. My direct message inbox has been flooded with your questions of what to expect and who can try this. Really I truly believe anyone can as long as they are comfortable…
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Snap Retreat
Snap Retreat… A life-changing experience I first read about the snap retreat from an ad on Instagram. As I looked at the site I realized it was happening right in my backyard. It crossed my mind to attend but at the time my life was headed in another direction. I…
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Miss Bahamas Earth
Photographing Miss Earth Bahamas was exciting! Candisha wasted no time getting warmed up to the camera. I had briefed her an hour before on safety procedures and breathing from an air tank with a regulator. Also, the importance of relaxation of the face, body positioning, breath holds and continuous movement…
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Apnea
:a temporary suspension of breathing André Musgrove - Free Diver of Spearahamas I had the privilege of capturing a bahamian free diver and spear fisher, André Musgrove this past week. It was such a great experience to have photographed his connection with the ocean. We visited a very famous site…