From November 6 to December 11 I was in Maldives on board MY Mariana helding photo courses.
Since December 2005, MY Mariana sails the atolls of the Maldives. For many years in the Maldives, Joerg Aebi is the responsible and guide on board. He knows the diving places like nobody else and guarantees every dive is an incomparable experience. The trips generally depend on the desires of the divers, which usually include large fish such as observations of whale sharks, manta and sharks. The coloured soft corals of the Thilas and the macro critters are special features: they are the focus of the stay. Rattana –Joerg’s partner– is enthusiastic about diving and has accepted the challenge of working on the Mariana. Besides the diving, she often is also in the kitchen, cooking some Asian specialities. She pampers guests with massages. (This should not be missed).
During the 5 weeks on board we did several trips : first we sailed Nord Male, Gaafaru, Lhaviyani, Noonu ; the third week we stayed in the Ari Atoll and the last two weeks we sailed south to Felidhoo, Vattaru, South Ari Atoll and back to Male. During the cruise I taught few photo courses of different levels. The beginner photographers learned the bases of the photography: aperture, shutter speed, exposure, ISO and the best mix. The advanced photographers learned different techniques: best use of natural light, split images and long exposures. Everybody could practise in the water during the different dives we did and watched the results aboard. We went through the workflow and did some postproduction of the images.
I would like to take the chance to thank Scubasub, Manta Reisen, MY Mariana and Mares who help me in support the all trip.
We already renew our meeting for the next year, keep reading the blog and check my website to be updated about the upcoming photo courses, workshops and photo expeditions.
