Paul M Willette

 As it is, photography is a rewarding and thrilling hobby. Mix it with diving, photography becomes a lot more fulfilling and challenging. Getting started in underwater photography may confuse some photographers and divers as they would need more gears and different skills. Paul M. Willette.  Image source: uwphotographyguide.com    Underwater cameras top the list of equipment pieces needed for the gig. For underwater photographers not willing to shoot in manual mode, point-and-shoot cameras would suffice. More advanced photographers might want to invest in DSLR cameras for better quality. Underwater casing ensure that cameras used would still work deep in the sea. Never go cheap on the casing. Opting for budget materials might compromise the safety of the camera underwater. Macro or wide angle lenses are the lenses fit for underwater photography. A wide angle lens has focal point of 10-20mm, and 60-100mm for a macro lens. These encourage photographers t...

  One thing that’s truly enjoyable in the ocean is its underwater marine life, which really gets many hooked on diving. There are people who do have an appreciation for marine life, but they are too afraid to try diving first-hand because they fear going deep in the water. Here are some tips to overcoming diving anxiety. Paul M. Willette   Image source: blog.padi.com Image source:  scuba-choice.com 1. Practice conscious breathing. Normally, breathing is made possible by an involuntary impulse of the diaphragm muscle. In diving, conscious breathing is a must. This is why divers, even when they are not in the water, make sure to practice conscious breathing from time to time. This habit will prime you for a more comfortable underwater experience later on. Paul M. Willette. 2. Choose calm waters to start with. If diving off a boat seems to be too daring, try diving in a more controlled manner and environment. You may do this by walking from the shore, or even d...

While diving enthusiast Paul M Willette believes that everyone should go into diving for many reasons that he has shared in previous blogs, he also admits that to get into scuba diving fully, a person may need to shell out money. And while the cost may be considerable, there are ways to save money. Image source: belizeprodivecenter.com Image source: Pixabay.com   For today's blog, Paul M Willette shares three tips on diving on a budget. Live-aboard trips As far as accommodations go, live-aboard trips are highly recommended, not just because divers can potentially get to more dive sites and spend a lot more time in the water on a single trip, but because live-aboard trips are a lot more affordable than living in cottages on land. Although, Paul M Willette explains that for some people, sleeping on a boat may take some getting used to. Shore diving While shore diving isn't as exciting because divers no longer get to use boats, diving fro...

It’s a very much welcome sight when divers who cannot go out because of the current global health crisis see on the internet that in dive sites all around the world, caretakers have been planting corals while visitors aren’t allowed to visit just yet. This is responsible diving at its finest. Image source: Pexels.com  Image source: Pexels.com However, when things go back to (somewhat) normal, and divers return to the seas, there are still a lot of ways to practice responsible diving. Here are some examples. Paul M Willette . Follow the rules : When it comes to responsible diving, following the rules is as basic as it gets. The guidelines are for the safety of the divers and the environment, which is what responsible diving is all about. Paul M Willette. Avoid touching or taking anything from the site : This rule applies not just in dive sites, but in nature preserves everywhere. While visitors can marvel at the beauty of nature, they shouldn’t to...

Even with the vastness of the world’s oceans, at the rate people are throwing their waste into the waters, the infinite no longer seems so. What people don’t realize is that even the things they don’t perceive as garbage still ends up as pollution of the waters of the world. Paul M Willette . > Information gathered by the world’s top research organizations recognizes that the most common pollutants are plastics, metal, glass, paper, cloth, rubber, and wood. Image source: Pixabay.com Image source: HuffingtonPost.com The Center for Marine Conservation/Ocean Conservancy listed the top 10 marine waste. There are as follows. Paul M Willette. 1. Cigarettes 2. Paper 3. Plastic bags 4. Caps and lids 5. Food wrappers and containers 6. Cups, plates, forks, knives, and spoons 7. Plastic and glass beverage bottles 8. Beverage cans 9. Straws and stirrers 10. Rope It is worthy to note that plastic dominates the amount of waste, entering the ocean at almost ...

There are endless areas in the Caribbean, which can be considered a paradise for most deep-sea and scuba divers. One of these areas is Bonaire. Below are four of the top dive sites, which every diver should visit at least once in their lives. Paul M Willette . Image source: youtube.com Image source: infobonaire.com Karpata Great for divers and even greater for underwater photographers, Karpata’s underwater landscape is nothing short of magnificent. From the jaw-dropping elkhorn coral formations to the vast marine wildlife, Karpata will leave divers and photographers with unforgettable images. Paul M Willette . Alice in Wonderland A site for the more seasoned diver, Alice in Wonderland is a double reef that goes down from 30 to 100 feet. While it holds a bit more peril than other sites, the beauty that can be found in it makes the trip worthwhile. But again, practice extreme caution. Paul M Willette. Hilma Hooker One of the favorite sites of shipwre...