Bonaire's Diving Freedom

Staff · Issue 13, Jun/Jul 2003 · pp. 15–21

Products mentioned: Nikon F90X, Subal housing, Inon Z-220, Inon Quad flash, Elitechrome EBX, Velvia, 18-35mm zoom, 20-200mm zoom, 16mm fish eye, 105mm micro

15 Underwater photographers are quite a fussy species and we need very particular conditions and opportunities to bring out the best in us. The most crucial elements in the equation is where and how we dive as the correct combination produces relaxation and productivity, whilst the wrong mix will lead to stress and disappointment. Deciding where to go is perhaps easier than the how, but I know many photographers who have made the mistake joining a group of ‘normal’ divers or who have selected a dive centre or boat who are not sympathetic to their needs. If you can join or form a group of like minded photographers then you are in a better position to dictate your needs to a dive operator, but if you are in a smaller group or travelling on your own then you need to seek out a location which has a relaxed attitude to diving procedures. I am of course referring to that taboo technique that m…