What is apnea diving? It's just diving without a breathing apparatus. The world's best apneists can achieve depths of more than 400 feet and can hold their breath for more than ten minutes. I'm not quite there yet.

The creature register is a visual guide to all the ocean critters I've been lucky enough to photograph so far.

Farewell, Costa Rica

NEW on August 29th, 2010

I'm leaving Costa Rica next week, and will be spending a few weeks inland in Virginia. While I'll absolutely miss the ocean, I must say that it seems the visibility conditions have been trying to scoot me on my way for a few months. The water has been getting less inviting, and except for a small, providential break during my parent's visit, it just keeps getting worse. I was, however, able to get a few reasonable shots during my folk's vacation.

My diving practice has been faltering, mainly due to the aforementioned conditions. With a reasonable regimen of pool exercise, however, I hope to maintain some conditioning in preparation for a (hopefully) upcoming Caribbean adventure. Look out, future!

Ways of knowing

There are probably about as many ways of knowing as there are people. It's fun to feel your own shifting. Read more.

Uncommonly contented

Some moments are just better than others; sometimes things just seem profoundly alright. Read more.

Permit Life

A sentiment of preservation. An appeal to personal responsibility. A call to action. Read more.