Go Big in the Red Sea

Mark Webster · Issue 39, Nov/Dec 2007 · pp. 43–51

Products mentioned: Nikon D200, Nikon D100, Tokina 10-17mm zoom, Tokina 12-24mm zoom, Nikkor 10.5mm fisheye, Nikkor 18-35mm zoom, Sigma 15mm fisheye, Sigma 10-20mm zoom, Subal ND20 housing, Light and Motion Titan housing, Subtronic Minis strobes, Nexus 4" dome port, Magic Filter

Go Big in the Red Sea by Mark Webster The Red Sea is a very popular destination for underwater photographers particularly from Europe due to its proximity and often bargain prices compared to other longer haul destinations. There is a well established diving infrastructure and large fleets of day boats and liveaboards which will cater for the needs of the occasional snap-shooter to the fully dedicated photographers and professionals. The number of boats operating does of course lead to some over crowding at popular or ‘classic’ dive sites but it is still possible to find some levels of solitude if you are prepared to forgo the big names. Although some of the strange and exotic creatures found elsewhere around the globe are harder to find in the Red Sea, there is still a mind boggling variety of species here and numerous spectacular coral reefs. If you have dived here many times it is tem…