Cornish Jewels

Alex Mustard · Issue 11, Feb/Mar 2003 · pp. 40–48

Products mentioned: Nikon F90X, Nikon F801, Subal housing, Fuji Velvia, Elitechrome EBX, Isotecnic 33TTL, YS30, YS50, YS120

Regular clients on my overseas workshops have become accustomed to my regular references to the joys of diving in British waters. My tack is normally the same - if you can perfect your techniques in the temperate waters of the UK then you should be able to shoot successfully anywhere around the globe. Perhaps a better reason is that there are some superb subjects and scenery which are enough to inspire even the most jaded globe trotter - if not then the colder water is sure to get your attention! In my continued quest to sing the praises of our waters I thought I would highlight two of the most photographically productive diving sites I am lucky enough to have on my doorstep. Both are submerged reef systems located offshore in the path of strong tides, which in our waters equates to masses of colourful invertebrate life and healthy fish populations. The first is the Manacles reef off the…