The “Fibresnoot”

Phil Mercurio · Issue 55, Jul/Aug 2010 · pp. 24–25

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I’ve always admired ingenuity and people who can think outside the box. We have many examples of this alternate thinking in the dive industry from pioneers in the exploration of the underwater world. While taking past dive courses I read about many instances where people saw a need and found that an item was not commercially available so they made it themselves. While I am sure most are aware of past cave diving and underwater photography applications, there are still those among us who push new bounds in their respective fields. Recently in underwater photography there have been new and inventive ways to give a unique perspective, effect, or technique that often blur the lines between the art and science of this discipline. Even elements of studio photography are spilling over into the arena for underwater use. These processes and gadgets are continuing to drive and push people to look …