Underwater Photography: These Freedivers Capturing the Beauty of the Oceans

With lightweight and easily manageable equipment, freedivers offer an innovative perspective on photography. In search of spontaneity, they capture images that convey a unique closeness with nature, revealing the beauty of oceans, lakes, and rivers. Here are three passionate freedivers who share their vision. Alex Voyer, the enthusiast « My journey is quite simple, » says Alex […]

With lightweight and easily manageable equipment, freedivers offer an innovative perspective on photography. In search of spontaneity, they capture images that convey a unique closeness with nature, revealing the beauty of oceans, lakes, and rivers. Here are three passionate freedivers who share their vision.

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Close encounter with a curious beluga in the icy waters of Antarctica. © Fred Buyle.

Alex Voyer, the enthusiast

« My journey is quite simple, » says Alex with a characteristic gentleness. « I started freediving in the summer, from the beach. » In 2006, he discovered Parisian clubs such as Apnée Passion. « It was incredible! » In 2008, he became an instructor, then a coach, and got involved in the associative world to promote this emerging discipline.

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Interacting with sharks, balancing fear and administration, without ever losing sight of the pressure exerted by too many human visits. © Fred Buyle.


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