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scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · Jul 3

Face to face with a giant potato bass at Aliwal Shoal, South Africa 🇿🇦 June 2024. A calm, curious moment on a reef dive.
#ScubaDiving #UnderwaterPhotography #AliwalShoal #SouthAfrica #OceanLovers #MarineLife #ScubaAdventure #NatureLovers #TravelPhotography #GoPro #WildlifePlanet #BluePlanet

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scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · Jun 23

Just did a deep dive on the rarely-known WWII aircraft carrier HMS Hermes. A hauntingly powerful wreck — and made unforgettable by a surprise visit from an oceanic manta ray.
#WreckDiving #ScubaDiving #UnderwaterExploration #MantaRay #OceanLife #BlueskyDiving #DiveBluesky #ScubaLife

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scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · May 23

In the lush rainforests near Kota Kinabalu, young orangutans find sanctuary after losing their natural habitats showing importance of conservation efforts in Borneo.
#OrangutanConservation #BorneoWildlife #KotaKinabalu #NatureLovers #WildlifeProtection #bluesky #EcoTourism #WildlifePhotography

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scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · May 5

Night cycling in Abu Dhabi’s quiet outskirts — incredible moment as an Arabian red fox trotted alongside me for a bit before disappearing into the desert.
#AbuDhabi #ArabianFox #WildlifeEncounter #WildlifePhotography #DesertWildlife #NatureLovers #WildlifeWatching #NatureMoments #Bluesky

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scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · May 2

Throwback to 2019 at the iconic #ThatWanakaTree — a symbol of resilience and beauty in New Zealand’s stunning landscapes. Clear skies and peaceful vibes.
#ThatWanakaTree #Wanaka #NewZealand #LakeWanaka #TravelPhotography #NatureLovers #BlueSky #TravelNZ #ScenicViews

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scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · Apr 20

Lalibela, Ethiopia – 2018
Some faces tell a thousand stories without saying a word. This moment stayed with me.
#TravelPhotography #PortraitPhotography #Wanderlust #ExploreTheWorld #PhotographyLovers #InstaTravel #TravelGram #FacesOfTheWorld #HumanPortrait #CultureTrip #bluesky #photography

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scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · Apr 20

Camel train approaching Lake Assal, Djibouti – 2018. The rhythm, heat, and harmony of desert life.
#Photography #TravelPhotography #DocumentaryPhotography #PhotographersOfBluesky #StreetPhotography #Africa #VisualStorytelling #Culture #EverydayLife

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scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · Apr 20

Amazing how something as ordinary as a bike rack can turn into such a striking shot with the right lens and eye. That depth and lighting are spot on!

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scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · Apr 20

My pleasure

scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · Apr 20

A turtle dives down after surfacing for air at Damaniyat Island. Calm, clear water and an easy glide back to the reef.
#Turtle #Bluesky #UnderwaterPhotography #ScubaDiving #OceanLife #NatureLovers #MarineWildlife #ExploreTheBlue #WildlifePhotography #marinelife #NatureShot #UnderwaterWorld

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scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · Apr 17

Visited Sudan in 2018—this is Meroë at sunset. More pyramids here than in Egypt, built by the ancient Kingdom of Kush. Quiet, powerful, and full of history.
#Sudan #Meroe #NubianPyramids #AncientAfrica #TravelAfrica #CulturalHeritage #HistoryLovers #DesertViews #OffTheBeatenPath #UNESCO #bluesky

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scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · Apr 15

Spotted this curious troop on Elephanta Island, Mumbai (2019). Moments like these remind you of the shared spark in all life.
#WildlifePhotography #India #ElephantaIsland #NatureLovers #TravelIndia #StreetWildlife #BlueSkyNature #IncredibleIndia #WildlifeMoments #ExploreWithMe #NaturePortrait

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scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · Apr 15

A peaceful moment with a green sea turtle resting on the reefs of Tubbataha, 2024. One of nature’s most graceful residents in one of the planet’s richest marine sanctuaries.
#Tubbataha #SeaTurtle #UnderwaterPhotography #MarineLife #ScubaDiving #WildlifePhotography #OceanLovers #DivingLife #bluesky

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scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · Apr 13

Locked in and laser-focused — a lioness moves silently through the golden grasslands of the Masai Mara, Kenya 2018.
#lioness #masaimara #kenya #wildlife #safari #bigcats #africa #wildlifephotography #nature #animalphotography #travelphotography #safari #photography #bluesky

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scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · Apr 12

Face to face with sharks on a baited dive at Protea Banks, South Africa, 2024 — raw, powerful, and unforgettable.
#sharks #underwaterphotography #diving #proteaBanks #southafrica #scubadiving #marinelife #adventure #naturephotography #sharkdive #wildlifephotography #bluesky

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scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · Apr 12

Up close with a Hamadryas baboon in the highlands of Eritrea in 2019 — calm, regal, and watchful.
#baboon #wildlife #eritrea #nature #animalportrait #wildlifephotography #travel #closeup #naturephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #photography

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scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · Apr 12

Seagulls following the ferry, Mumbai. Taken in 2019 — calm skies, open sea, and quiet moments.
#seagulls #mumbai #india #ferryride #bluesky #oceanview #nature #travel #birdwatching #peaceful #photography #naturephotography #travelphotography

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scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · Apr 10

Thank you

scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · Apr 10

I tried at least 10 shots with different settings

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scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · Apr 10

“Photography is hit and miss for me—but sometimes the light, the moment, and the story all line up. Caught this in Chad, 2021. Pure luck.”
#bluesky #travel #photography #sunset #wanderlust #goldenhour #beautifuldestinations #explore #adventure #africa #landscape #photooftheday #travelgram #moment

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scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · Apr 9

“Met this wise soul in a chimpanzee sanctuary on an island in Cameroon. These sanctuaries provide rescued chimps with a second chance—safe, wild, and free.”
#Cameroon #chimpanzee #wildlife #nature #conservation #animalrescue #travelphotography #bluesky #wanderlust #wildlifephotography

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scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · Apr 9

Magical moment at Elphinstone—sharing the blue with a graceful hammerhead. No words, just awe.
#bluesky #marinelife #nature #wildlife #shark #hammerhead #ocean #underwater #travel #adventure #explore #scubadiving #sealife #beautifuldestinations #naturelovers

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scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · Apr 8

“Approached slowly and calmly for this close encounter with a beautiful stingray in the Damaniyat Islands. Patience pays off when you’re in their world.”
#bluesky #marinelife #nature #wildlife #ocean #travel #adventure #photography #underwater #sealife #oman #scubadiving

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scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · Apr 6

They don’t seem to care about your presence, this was in hanifaru bay and your interaction is monitored so can only snorkel and freedive but can’t disturb the rays when freeing or use action cameras on long selfie sticks. However, the rays come very close to you.

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scubauditor.bsky.social @scubauditor.bsky.social · Apr 4

Me too, have had the fortunate to see quite a few pods from a boat but this was one of the very rare opportunities to see them whilst in the water