Farne Islands, UK

Jean Michel Machefert · Issue 96, May/Jun 2017 · pp. 64–67

Products mentioned: Nikon D2x, Aquatica housing, Tokina 10-17mm, Nikon 10.5mm, Nikon SB-910, Patima housings

pack. I gradually increased my limits, and the coldest dive so far was 1.5C underwater and -4C outside. You have to know when to get out of the water to have a warm brew. Making the most of your gear is mandatory, and flushing the suit with warm water is a must. At the moment, I’m diving with a two piece 7mm wetsuit, 3mm hood, 5mm boots and gloves. For the photo gear, a Nikon D800, my trusty pair of SB-105, 15mm f2.8 fisheye, 20-35mm f.28 and a macro 105mm f2.8. For outside, I’m also using a 24-105 f4. My first dive was iat the end of September 2016. Not sure about what people would think of me diving in their small neighborhood creek, I decided to start in the early morning, before sunrise. I learnt a lot; I was using the wrong gear, got frozen hands and I learnt later that the friendly family of racoons should not be played with. So far I have been to half of the rivers and hope I can …