A perfect sunset in paradise. The sky starts to redden and a gentle breeze blows. A small fishing boat floats graciously in the turquoise waters of the reef, surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches and green palm trees. The waves gently wash the shore rolling coconut shells around and a crab suddenly runs desperately to […]

I knew from the start that underwater photography was something that I really wanted to explore during my scholarship year. Ever since I’ve had a camera, I’ve always tried to reflect what inspired me in the outdoors, especially in natural landscapes but also in urban areas. There is something about photography that makes it so […]

At the end of July, I left the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea and the astonishing coral reefs and headed back to the UK. After landing in London I decided to explore the capital before starting my next exciting and challenging training that was waiting for me during the first days of August! GUE […]

Underwater Photography Workshop with Alex Mustard! Developing my skills in photography My month of July could not have started any better. I headed to the land of the pharaohs and pyramids: Egypt. In the coastal city of Hurgada I met with the world-wide known and extensively awarded underwater photographer Alex Mustard.  Alex organised a 7 […]

Becoming a Divemaster My first stop in my scholarship year took me to Cornwall on the south-west tip of England. .I was offered the great opportunity to do my PADI DiveMaster internship/course at the Cornish Diving Centre, in the beautiful maritime city of Falmouth.Since I have a whole year ahead full of diving adventures, I thought […]