Underwater and Photography Trips to see and Photograph Wildlife
March 2024 was an incredible season in the water with Sperm Whales at Dominica. We had in water encounters 9 out of 10 days with one day bringing us 4 different whale species. Weather and water conditions were glorious and numerous individual whales were photographed. Dominica was, as always, a wonderful island host with many beautiful places to experience on land as well as on the water.
In November 2023 my guests and I encountered the best sardine run action at Magdalena Bay seen in many years. The size of the sardine schools and the number of predators made it an exceptionally great year for photography. We were surprised by the presence of Mahi Mahi, whales, and dolphins. Striped marlin were plentiful and encounters long. Of course the sea lions were there to keep in humorous. Diving in Cabo Pulmo was a beautiful finish.
I take a look back at 2023 and all the underwater trips I hosted this past year. Each was a pleasure and was blessed with good weather and encounters. Some exceeded all expectations and prior experience. Some I will not revisit for a while to make room for new experiences.
Sperm whales are resident all year around Island of Dominica in the Caribbean. This trip report describes our adventure seeking, finding, and snorkeling in the water with the sperm whales. This is one of the small group trips I lead each year
Opportunities to photograph crocodiles in the water are scarce. The remote preserve of Chinchorro Atoll Mexico offers a rare chance to snorkel with American Crocodiles
Another busy year of travel is coming to a close. Things feel back to normal but my take away from the pandemic was to take advantage of last minute, small, and local underwater opportunities. This year presented old favorites and new locations that may become annual favorites.
My 2022 Polar Bear Expedition to Churchill is always a great experience for my guests with numerous polar bear sighings. Our accommodations at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre were the perfect place to be close to all the wildlife for self drive or tundra vehicle tours.
2022 was another wonderful experience at Magdalena Bay Baja Mexico and La Paz and Cabo Pulmo scuba diving. This is my best trip with unexpected wildlife encounters with whales, seals, dolphin, marlin hunting sardines and giant schools of fish
Enjoy my trip report from 2022. My 8 day trip aboard the live aboard Dolphin Dream to dive with the Tiger Sharks of Tiger Beach Bahamas was pure magic. This trip never disappoints.
Use a white balance adjustment to correct an image taken underwater without a flash. Use HSL adjustment to make the image even better.