Shark Photography in the Red Sea
The Red Sea offers plenty of opportunities for shark photography. From late October to mid-January oceanic whitetip sharks are a common sight on the offshore reefs of the southern Red Sea. With this in mind, I would like to explain how my photo workshop, Shark Quest Photography works, and offer some useful tips on how to get […]
Bali Workshop by Martyn Guess
Getting there Despite a major Typhoon in Hong Kong the group eventually arrived at Scuba Seraya in Bali 24 hours late, tired but in good spirits. We flew with Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong in order to enjoy the 40kg of luggage that you get with them on this route. Very useful for those carrying […]
Komodo, tales of a photo trip
Komodo National Park should be high on the list of any diver. Located between the islands of Flores and Sumbawa it is one of the most biodiverse areas in Indonesia. It offers everything an underwater photographer may wish for. Our house for the week was Mermaid 2, a steel hull liveaboard. Embarking in Bali means […]
Here come the turtles
Turtles have undeniable charisma. These reptiles are amongst the most fascinating animals you can encounter during a dive. From the 7 species of marine turtles, you are more likely to see Hawksbill, green, and loggerhead turtles. And with their passive attitude, they make for great subjects but how to make your turtle shots stand out? Here are Mario’s […]
Underwater photography. A mental attitude
Underwater photography is a journey. But let’s face it, the beginning of the journey is often not very rewarding. No one starts out an award-winning photographer. Whilst I can’t give you a magic formula to instant success… because there isn’t one… I can show you a path that will lead to great underwater pictures. I […]
Oceanic whitetip.Framing the long fins
Oceanic whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus longimanus) are without a doubt one of the most magnificent sharks you can encounter. Their curious nature makes them some of the easier sharks to encounter. Do not underestimate this great fish, not in vain they are at the top of the food chain. In the next article, I’ll try to […]
24h alone on the Thistlegorm
Ever imagined diving the Thistlegorm alone? This particular blog post will be about the first two dives we did on the wreck earlier this year, followed in a few weeks by the most amazing night dive we did here too. However, first up, the history regarding the world-famous wreck. A brief history: The now-famous wreck/vessel was purpose-built […]
What’s a Red Sea photo workshop really like
My usual blog is designed to give fellow photographers tips on how to photograph specific subjects. This time I’m deviating a bit to describe a what goes on my Red Sea photo workshop. Who are photo workshops for? The short answer? Everyone! The long answer? It’s not about needing to have “all the gear” or […]
The mighty Thistlegorm
Not every subject swims around. Wrecks are as popular with divers as reefs and marine creatures and each one has its own charm and unique angles. It’s time to treat these lumps of metal as we treat our fish friends, looking for the right angles. This blog aims to help you find some fresh perspective […]
Macro, Master it with Martyn Guess
Following on from my first workshop with Scubatravel in the Philippines I thought it might interest readers to see how I approach my macro photography. There are of course some basics to understand and you need the right equipment to get good shots. However, your images will improve hugely when you have a choice of […]
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