Recently in Underwater Photography Category

Twelve divers from Dive Wimbledon were recently given the usual warm welcome from Emperor Divers Nuweiba.  Some came for guided dives with the Emperor staff whilst others were here for PADI courses with Dive Wimbledon's first-rate instructors, Sophie Platteuw and Karen Curtis-Vincent.  By the end of the week there lots of new Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue and Nitrox divers all sporting happy faces!

And it was a bit of a coup for Julie Tsui from Dive Wimbledon who not only completed her PADI Open Water course but also became Emperor Nuweiba's 7,000th new guest! 

Another highlight of the week for a few lucky divers was the first appearance of the season for Jayakar's Seahorse in the seagrass at our Magana dive site (pic right).

All the team of Emperor Divers in Nuweiba has been proud to show this excellent group from Dive Wimbledon the calm, stress free and peaceful Nuweiba experience!

And you can see the full 'picture' at Dive Wimbleon's Facebook page. Search on 'Dive Wimbledon do Nuweiba! March 2010'

Maria Munn, Ocean Visions, gives a report on her last underwater photo workshops held in Nuweiba and showcases some of her students' work...

"The two week photo workshops in Nuweiba gave even more spectacular results than last years.  This time the groups explored the outside sites of Pipelines and Sinkers, which provided some stunning photographic opportunities with the gorgeous pink soft coral overhangs that these sites are so famous for. My wish for a frogfish worked and a gorgeous large one arrived on Day One on the House Reef and by the end of the first week was sitting right on top of the pinnacle, posing for everyone!   

As ever, the house reef was teaming with life and everyone during the two weeks couldn't believe how many different subjects they saw including Pgymy Pipe Horses at just three metres in the sea grass.  A huge well done to everyone who took part with a special well done to Ambrose Stickney for completing his Deep Dive and passing his Advanced Course and to Alex Cook for passing his Advanced too and seeing a huge green turtle on his Underwater Photography Dive with Noeleen.   

These sites are absolutely perfect for learning about different underwater photography techniques using natural light, wide angle and macro techniques as well as video.  All future courses will come with an accompanied CD to help course guests get an idea of the wonderful underwater scenery that awaits them."

The next course with Maria is 6 - 13 October at Emperor Nuweiba.

Email reservations@emperordivers.com for more details and don't delay as these are seriously sought-after courses.

 

Guest divers' showcase...

  Overall Week 1 winner, Vicki Wusche

   Best overall Week 2 winner, Gill Gibson

   Fish in a rope by Bob Parsons

 Fish shoal by Russell Dunn

 Hermit crab by Bibi

  Lionfish at Sinkers by Dave Cook

 Lionfish at Sinkers by Sue Wadman

 Pipeline by Ambrose Stickney

 Puffer fish by Dale Turland Ord

 Sinkers by Mark Glynn

 Sinkers by Zara New

 Turtle by Emperor Nuweiba dive guide, Noeleen

 

 

 

 

Whilst at Marsa Alam's famous Dolphin House site, guest Jon Thorne took this amazing
picture!

Gary Ball, Marsa's Dive Centre Manager reminds everyone, "Do pass in your good pictures to us for our 'just for fun' pic of the week competition (this one won hands down!). All the winners go into our end of year draw to find Picture of the Year and the chance to win a brilliant prize.

For your chance to not only take fantastic photos but to dive with a great team, contact Emperor Divers today.

Maria Munn's Ocean Visions' workshop for 22 June is a complete sell out, such is the popularity of this combination. But never fear...a second week has already been arranged to follow on from 29 June for 7 nights. Five places have already been taken so, honestly, you need to get your skates on.

Photo by Maria Munn: the Pier won Maria the Bronze Medal on UnderwaterPhotography.com

Come and join Maria for another week of fabulous shooting at the beautiful resort of Emperor Divers, Nuweiba.

The course will focus on developing guests' skills who are at beginners and advanced photographic levels. Short, daily presentations are tailor-made to each guests' particular camera set up as well as coaching between dives and underwater. The art of mastering PhotoShop to enhance photographs will also be covered so that all guests come home with photos to be proud of.

The price for the course only is 175 Euro for guests outside the UK. The UK package price including the workshop, flights, transfers and 7 nights all-inclusive accommodation at the Hilton and a 6-day diving package with Longwood Holidays is £859.

The first two courses have gone, but you can still sign up for the November video safaris with Jeff Goodman, director and award-winning cameraman.

A maximum of 10 guests will be able to learn from one of the best underwater cameramen in the industry. Ideal for divers who are competent in the water and have good background knowledge of how their camera works.

Jeff has over 30 years' experience in wildlife and underwater filming. Credits include the BBC, Channel 4, National Geographic, Discovery, Animal Planet and many others.

2009 dates (Prices for course only):

• 13/11 - 20/11: Emperor Superior - Simply the Best from Safaga. £280
• 19/11 - 26/11: Emperor Superior - Simply the Best from Safaga. £280

Email safaris@emperordivers.com for full details.

Emperor Nuweiba is saving you half the price on the following specialties during the winter...

• December  Night Diver (3 dives)    Cost: 75 Euro (usually 150 Euro
• January   Digital photography  (Level 1 & 2)*  Cost: 60 Euro (usually 120 Euro) 
• February  Videography (3 dives)   Cost: 75 Euro (usually 150 Euro)
• March      Enriched Air Nitrox Diver (2 dives)   Cost: 50 Euro (usually 100 Euro)

You can use these courses to familiarise yourself with the techniques, knowledge, planning, organisation, potential hazards and safety skills for various areas of diving. The Specialty Course is a safe and supervised introduction to that area. We do ask that you complete one day's recreational diving before taking a specialty course to check weights, buoyancy and equipment.

There is no manual needed for the Videography course and the cost of the camera rental is also down by 50%. So in February, you can make some great savings as it will be 75 Euro instead of 150 Euro excluding tax.

Email reservations@emperordivers.com today and save your place!

New dates for Nuweiba shore-based digital photo course

Due to a sell-out success for the 16 September dates, a second week has now been confirmed, which runs smoothly on from the first. You can now book to arrive on 21 September with the course starting on Tuesday 23 September.

Details are just the same as the first course, see below...However, you might want a fast-track link to get this booked info@emperordivers.com

Start date: 16 September (FULL) NEW date: 23 September
Course cost: 120 Euro per person

Learn how to use your compact camera to take your underwater photography to a new level. Emperor Divers and Ocean Visions are continuing their successful Underwater Photography Courses aimed at beginners with digital compact cameras who want to learn and develop their skills from a shore base rather than liveaboard.

Book now for a unique shore-based underwater photography course with Ocean Visions, Maria Munn.

The proof is in the pudding as one of Maria's past course guests, Mark Harrison, has been voted for having Picture of the Month in Sport Diver magazine with a photograph he took in Kuredu Caves, a Maldivian Island last May. His photography, in his own words, was very hit and miss until he came on an Ocean Visions Photography Course which certainly helped.

Mark Harrison

For more information, contact reservations@emperordivers.com


Royal Photographic Society award for photo instructor
Maria Munn of Ocean Visions has been awarded a Licentiateship from the Royal Photographic Society for her own portfolio, which was submitted recently. Interestingly, four of the ten photographs submitted were taken with a compact camera and a variety of Inon Lenses and Strobes. There will be Inon Equipment available for guests to try out at the Nuweiba Photo Workshop to show guests how their photos taken with a compact camera can stand out from the rest.

Date: 15/05 - 22/05/2008
Cost: Liveaboard 1075 Euro pp + Course 160 Euro pp

Emperor Divers has launched a new liveaboard safari where you can choose to learn about the fundamentals of underwater ecosystems and why marine life behaves the way it does. Why are some fish monogamous and others polygamous and why should that affect their colouring? No prior knowledge is needed.

On the same safari, Peter Bergquist, a well known underwater photographer featured in a number of international magazines and books, will lead a new digital underwater photo course teaching the basics of underwater photography for beginners and intermediates, so no prior knowledge is needed.

So you can take both or one or the other - now that's variety!

The Eco and Photo courses run side by side and take place on Gold Fleet liveaboard Emperor Majesty with air-con ensuite cabins and salons, a large dive deck and sun deck, Jacuzzi/hot tub plus two towels and a bathrobe each!

Email info.safaris@emperordivers.com to book your place today.