Behind the Lens

 
 

About the Series

Ever wondered what life is like Behind The Lens? In this series, we take a sneak peak into the lives of those who capture the underwater world on film.

 
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Underwater Images that Will Take Your Breath Away (UPY19)
Underwater Images that Will Take Your Breath Away (UPY19)

Following the release of this years UPY winners, I've hand picked a few of my favourites...

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5 Dark Photos more Shocking than any Black Friday Deal
5 Dark Photos more Shocking than any Black Friday Deal

What is it about darkness that makes us feel afraid? Is it just a deeper fear of the unknown? Or a feeling…

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Behind The Lens: Charlotte Sams
Behind The Lens: Charlotte Sams

Meet, Charlotte Sams, UK based underwater & wildlife photographer. Ex media manager for…

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Behind The Lens: Michael Zeigler
Behind The Lens: Michael Zeigler

This week we caught up with Michael Zeigler - SoCal-based photographer, Nauticam ambassador and…

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Lembeh: A Muck Diving Paradise
Lembeh: A Muck Diving Paradise

Ask any diver about their bucket list, and more often than not it will feature names like whale shark, manta ray…

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Behind The Lens: Daniel Browne
Behind The Lens: Daniel Browne

We talked to Daniel Browne, Australian-based photographer. Keep reading to find out about Daniel's interactions with…

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Behind The Lens: Brooke Pyke
Behind The Lens: Brooke Pyke

This week we chatted with Brooke Pyke, a photographer and dive instructor living in Nusa Lembongan…

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Behind The Lens: Luke Inman
Behind The Lens: Luke Inman

This week we caught up with award-winning film-maker, PADI course director and self-proclaimed dog walker…

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Behind The Lens: Pink Tank Scuba
Behind The Lens: Pink Tank Scuba

We caught up with PT Hirschfield: photographer, ocean champion and creator of Pink Tank Scuba. Having logged…

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Behind The Lens: Jess Hadden
Behind The Lens: Jess Hadden

Meet Jess Hadden, Ningaloo-based ocean, aerial & wildlife photographer. This week we caught up with Jess…

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The World Goes Quiet: What Happens to Your Brain When You Dive?
The World Goes Quiet: What Happens to Your Brain When You Dive?

You take the first breath and descend. For a few minutes, there is nowhere else to be. What is actually happening to our bodies and brains when we scuba dive in an unfamiliar world?

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What Is Blue Mind? Why Being Near Water Makes Us Feel Better
What Is Blue Mind? Why Being Near Water Makes Us Feel Better

Why does being near the ocean, listening to rain, or watching a waterfall make us feel more present? Blue Mind explores our connection with water and its influence on attention, stress, and wellbeing.

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The Long Journey Home: How Human Activities Are Threatening Salmon Migration
The Long Journey Home: How Human Activities Are Threatening Salmon Migration

Salmon migrate back to their birth place to spawn again, but this key part of their lifestyle is being affected by humans. Find out how.

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A New Kind of Marine Tourism Operation in Indonesia
A New Kind of Marine Tourism Operation in Indonesia

Project Hiu provides with opportunities to swap shark fishing for shark tourism. Get the inside take from project intern, Taylah.

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