I was lucky to see the mantas. We did several dives and I only saw them at a distance because other divers were chasing them. As the third dive was coming to an end and I still hadn't got any shots, a manta came by really close and all the divers in my group started chasing it leaving me by myself. It was at the time all the mantas in the video came right up to me! So, it was great the one manta lured all the divers away! Thanks for your kind comments and for watching. Hope you get a moment alone with the mantas too.
Already, 1 moment freediving, i am waiting at the bottom around 10meters for several second n hope the manta came to me. Several times trying n succeded. 1 moment diving, as u know dive more simple than freediving with the current. And also 1 moment I get the capture from drone.
Wow! That macro footage is just world-class! Could watch that over and over again! That mantis shrimp at 04:51, magic! We're big Komodo lovers, one of our favourite diving spots in the world. You just got yourself a new subscriber, Stephen! Looking forward for more! Keep it up! Matthias from Bugs & Bears 🐻
Very good video. I just was wondering if it would be worth crossing the world to come diving Komodo. After watching this film I think the answer is Yes.
Excellent work! I'm heading out to the Philippines in a week for my second trip with my GH5. Your macro work is great. Auto or manual focus? Spot or area? AFF or AFC? Any other tips? Thanks so much!
Gregory Sydow thanks! You’re going to have a great time in the Philippines. I shoot in manual mode spot focus with back button auto focus setup. I’ve toyed with focus tracking but haven’t gotten quick with setting it up. It’s also hard on a tripod. Good luck!
Very good video. I just was wondering if it would be worth crossing the world to come diving Komodo. After watching this film I think the answer is Yes.
Having been myself, too, I can give you a very firm yes. It was amazing. Indonesia is a dive location par excellence. Komodo, Bunaken, Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Ambon, Misool, the list goes on. I don't know where else I can go to exceed or match Indo. Maybe Palau, Micronesia, and French Polynesia.
