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from the Bluewater Photo team

Capturing the Hidden Beauty: Underwater Photography in the Maldives

Capturing the Hidden Beauty: Underwater Photography in the Maldives

Sep 08

The Maldives, an archipelago of over 1,000 coral islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, is a tropical paradise renowned for its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant marine life. While the Maldives is a dream destination for sun-seekers and divers alike, it holds a special allure for underwater photographers. With its breathtaking coral reefs, diverse marine species, and unique...

5 Reasons to Join a Bluewater Travel Underwater Workshop

5 Reasons to Join a Bluewater Travel Underwater Workshop

Jul 27

Exploring the enchanting world beneath the waves is a captivating experience, and for many, capturing its beauty through underwater photography is an artistic pursuit like no other. Whether you are a seasoned underwater photographer or a budding enthusiast, participating in a Bluewater Travel Underwater Photography Workshop can take your skills to new depths, and maybe even win some prizes. These...

Powering Up: Charging Batteries on a Liveaboard

Powering Up: Charging Batteries on a Liveaboard

Jul 15

Embarking on a liveaboard diving trip is a dream come true for underwater enthusiasts. The allure of exploring remote dive sites, encountering marine wonders, and immersing oneself in the tranquility of the open ocean is an experience like no other. However, when it comes to essential equipment like cameras, dive computers, and other electronic devices, ensuring a reliable power source becomes...

Best Scuba Diving Destinations in Africa

Best Scuba Diving Destinations in Africa

Jul 09

Scuba diving in Africa is a thrilling and diverse, known for it’s incredible diving opportunities, with abundant marine life, stunning coral reefs, and unique underwater landscapes. Africa’s coastal waters are teeming with marine biodiversity, providing divers with the opportunity to encounter an array of fascinating species. From colorful coral reefs to large pelagic creatures,...

Use a Packing List and Check it Twice: A Cautionary Tale

Use a Packing List and Check it Twice: A Cautionary Tale

Jun 02

A cautionary tale of packing for a dream holiday in a rush, a broken SD card, and taking only memories home.

Photographing Menjangan Island, Bali

Photographing Menjangan Island, Bali

May 25

Menjangan Island is one of the lesser-known dive spots in Bali and it also happens to be my favorite. Located in West Bali National Park, the island is protected and uninhabited aside from the park rangers onsite to keep local fishermen at bay. Menjangan means “deer” in Bahasa Indonesia, and the island is named for the resident deer population that swim back and forth from the mainland, which...

Diving with Sharks on Aliwal Shoal

Diving with Sharks on Aliwal Shoal

May 05

If anyone has heard about Aliwal Shoal, it will shortly be followed by some comments about sharks. South Africa’s East Coast is well known for its shark populations, with Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks being the most well-known and dived areas. When it comes to general diving, Aliwal Shoal is probably the most dived and offers the more accessible option, and with the better chance of seeing...