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    Umko Valley ... . The most anticitpated, yet feare Umko Valley ....The most anticitpated, yet feared, day of the @_sani2c - the drop into the Umko Valley, and the subsequent climb out of the Valley, know as "Iconic". For photography, it is certainly the most exciting day as well, with beautiful vistas, crazy action and amazing river crossings. And the Elite riders don't take any prisoner's on the descent .. never forget being on the back of a motorbike with Craig, shouting "they coming! they coming! We just made a gap as they came flying past us - insane! An the single track is not very wide, slippery with a long drop down to the bottom.....Unfortunately the 2020 version was plagued by its own issues, delayed from May to December, it had to rain!! So a call was made to cancel the drop into the Valley! Second time since I have been shooting the Race. Disappointment all around, but wise decision.....Hopefully 2021 will see us into the Valley again...Bring it on!...#mtb #mtblife #mountains #sunrise #sunriselover #mountainbiking #mountainbikeaction #adrenalin #mountainbikelife #cycling #cyclinglife #offthebeatentrack #singletrack #umkovalley @farmer_glen @tammy_gandar @insectsciencemountainbiking @mtb_sa
    Drak Challenge ... . Very disappopinted that this Drak Challenge ....Very disappopinted that this will be the first year in about 10 years that I will not be shooting on my favourite river, the Umzimkulu! Crystal clean waters, clean mountain air and plenty of fun ... the Drak Challenge has been cancelled for 2021 due to COVID-19.looking forward to 2022 when we can enjoy these waters again......#paddling #drakchallenge #underberg #kayaking #riverkayaking #kayaklife #riverpaddlingfun #waters #mountains #cleanwater #green #cleanwater #plash #adventure #adrenalin #fun #excitement #instagood @drak_challenge @davemacleod @paddlemag @kzn_canoeing @kzntourism
    Manta ... . Stumbling upon treasures always does g Manta ....Stumbling upon treasures always does good for the soul. Cleaning up hard drives is often tedious, but when you find an old favourite, then it is worthwhile.Several years back, just after returning from Cayman Islands, I entered the #sodwanashootout and won a trip to #guinjatabay. It allowed us to take some friends along. so we bundled into the 4x4 (as in those days you needed it as the roads were shocking in #mozambique) and off we went. Two days later we arrived at Guinjata Bay, ready to #dive. The favourite, of course, was Manta Rock, a cleaning station frequented my many Mantas. Needless to say, we went back several times as it was insane.This shot was probably one of my favourites. Now hangs on the wall of Mark's house (the diver in the image, who by the way was still shooting with Nikonos, an underwater film camera, in the image). This was shot with the Nikon D100...Enjoy!...#underwaterphotography #underwaterphotographer #scubadiving #Guinjata #traveladventures #travelafrica #oceans #sea #water #reefs #instagood
    Limpopo sunsets ... . While shooting in Limpopo la Limpopo sunsets ....While shooting in Limpopo last year, we had some insane sunsets. This one was near Gravelotte. Alway love it when there are layers of misty mountains, ...#landscapes #sunsets #sunset #mountains #adventures #travel #landscapephotography #colours #instagood #instamood
    Cayman... . Wow, going through old hard drives and Cayman....Wow, going through old hard drives and came across all my images from my 2 years on Grand Cayman! Some of my best days, #islandlife🌴☀️ was good and fun. The #diving wasn't too bad either. Maybe I will add some more over the coming days. O, what I would do to return?..@southerncrossclublittlecayman Visit Cayman Islands #caribbean #grandcayman #caymandiving #caribbeanadventure #islandadventure #islandtravel #islandlife #scubadiving #underwaterphotography #reefs #corals #diver #water #ocean @coni.sergio @tracycandishcaymanislands @donfostersdive
    Sharks ... . . Diving with my favourite creatures Sharks .....Diving with my favourite creatures never fails to excite. It also helps when one gets some great images. really need to plan this again soon @awphotosa ..#diving #saveoursharks #saveourseas #underwaterphotography #underwaterphotographer #oceanlife #aliwalshoal #scuba #sharks #sharkdiving #sharkadventures #instagood #instalove
    The Wall ... . Astove Island, part of the Aldabra The Wall ....Astove Island, part of the Aldabra group, lies in the outer Islands of the Seychelles. On the NE side of the island, there is this insane wall. Like large stumpy finger sticking out, it creates this amazing appearance which can be clearly seen from the air. Not too far from the beach, it is easily accessible at low tide, for some awesome snorkelling. When the tide comes in, what better time to explore The Wall on a SUP .... look closely to see the turtle in front of the SUP.Obviously, being part of the @bluesafariseychelles the Island is well known for it's #flyfishing. With an incredible lagoon in the middle of the island, this little treasure is a must for all #fishmen eager to tackle salt water species in the flat and off the wall....#islands #islandlife #oceans #sea #water #islandtravel #islandestinations #seychelles #wateradventures #reefs #corals #dji #aerialphotography #dronephotography
    Musth ... . . Elephant bulls in musth always provi Musth .....Elephant bulls in musth always provide a little more excitement! Always unpredictable, testosterone levels through the roof, they are often seen pushing over trees just to release a little pressure. It is also the reason why keeping a healthy distance is always advisable...#safari #safariadventures #africansafaritravel #wildlife #kruger #africa #southafrica #wildlifephotography
    Sunsets & Baobabs ... . . Baobabs have to be one o Sunsets & Baobabs .....Baobabs have to be one of the most awesome trees around. A landscape filled with these trees is one that creates so many photo opportunities, and when nature plays along and offers up some great light, it results in some great images.The landscape in the #makulekeconcession in northern #krugernationalpark is just on another level. This is the first time I have been north of the Luvuvhu River and I was blown away. Hills covered with #baobabs, baobabs over a 1000 years old is just incredible....#trees #landscapephotography #kruger #wildlife #sunset #clouds #silhouettes #orange #safari #africasafari #safariadventure @returnafrica @luxafrique @luxuryresorts @luxuryafrica #lodgephotographer #lodgephotography #travelphotography
    Rebreather ... . . Going through my hard drives, i Rebreather .....Going through my hard drives, i came across a series of images which brought back mixed emotions!! I have been diving for more than 25 years, and in that time, never had a problem, or equipment failure, while underwater. I am pretty particular about using my gear when I can, and look after it, and ensure it is all in working order before diving,With the increased popularity of rebreather diving, I was offered a free try-out. With all the talked-about benefits for underwater photography, I thought it would be a good idea. So off I went ...The dive started off well. I took some great photos, although was obviously getting used to the gear, the new feeling and just trying to enjoy it. Two thirds the way through the dive I noticed some fish mid-water, rolled over on to my back and took a couple of photos with the sunball and fish. As I rolled back, I suddenly had a mouth full of acid, I spat out the mouth piece, sucked in salt water to wash out my mouth, which was now burning. All the while assessing the situation, it was lucky that at that point, my instructor was within about 5m of me. I swam over screaming and signing for the spare air hooked on his BC. I grabbed the mouthpiece, and those seconds between him realising what was happening and trying to open the valve on the emergency air cylinder, felt like an eternity!!All ended well! Thankfully we were close at the time it happened, any further away and it would have been touch and go. One never imagines how you will react when there is suddenly no air when you take a breath. But when you get a mouth full of caustic soda (called a caustic bomb), it takes it to a new level....Needless to say, I have never dived a rebreather again. I'll stick to open-circuit diving as I have for 25 years ......#diving #rebreather #scubadiving #oceans #underwater #reefs #corals #eel #underwaterphotography #divetravel #water #colour #instagood #fish #diver #sea #saveourseas #saveouroceans #underwateradventures
    Underwater ... . . It's time, me thinks, to head d Underwater .....It's time, me thinks, to head downunder once again. It has been a while, with the last dive not ending well with my underwater equipment. I have had my new Nauticam housing for almost a year now and it has not even seen the light of day, pretty depressing!!My photography career started in the blue depths, taking a small detour into the #caribbean for a couple of years, making #grandcayman my base. It was possibly some of the best years of my life. Unfortunately not ending the way I had planned, but nonetheless, most enjoyable.Recent years I have been extremely privileged to dive the outer islands of the Seychelles, and to be honest, must ring up as some of the best diving in my 25 years of diving. If you can, make a plan to visit @bluesafariseychelles and visit their reefs, you wont be disppointed, oh and maybe tie in a little #flyfishing too...#underwater #underewaterworld #scubadiving #oceans #seas #water #blue #sun #diver #scuberdiver #scubaadventures #scubatravel #underwaterphotography #underwaterphotographer #diving #scuba #divetravel @jordsmack @scubadiverlife @keithroseinnesflyfishing @scubadivingmag
    2021, a new perspective .... . . Happy New Year ev 2021, a new perspective ......Happy New Year everyone!! Let's hope we can all tackle this year with new goals and new perspectives, re-creating ourselves and trying new things may be what is needed to get us through these times.Hope everyone has a great year, stay safe, stay healthy and hopefully we can soon go back to doing some of the things we love so much...#2021 #happynewyear #wildlife #dji #aerialphotography #Travel #dronephotography #wildlifephotography #shadows #water #nature #instagood #instawildlife #africa #travelafrica #africasafari #instaphoto #instadaily
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