Bali - A photographers guide

Staff · Issue 15, Oct/Nov 2003 · pp. 24–29

Products mentioned: Nikon F90, Subal housing, Sea & Sea YS120, Inon Ringflash, Fuji Provia F100, Fuji Velvia, Nikon F5, Subtronic strobes

24 Far from being a rather stale tropical idyll, Bali boasts every conceivable form of marine life in its surrounding waters. For the the underwater photographer it offers walls, drifts, wrecks, reefs and muck dives. The subject diversity in these waters equals those found in other less accessible locations and where else can you peel off your wetsuit, flop onto a sun lounger and get a post dive massage for the same price as a beer at home. Undoubtedly, during the past year, Bali has fallen victim to an image problem. However, take one look at a glossy coffee table book of underwater photos and nine times out of ten it will include several shots taken in Bali. Little wonder then that top underwater photographers have continued to make their annual pilgrimage here. The best way to experience Bali’s variety is via a land based round island safari visiting all the top locations. Pandangbai …