Philippines

Screenshot of videoclip "Take a Minute XL: Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)" for YouTube, filmed and edited by Yoeri for Devocean Pictures. A hawksbill sea turtle with green algea growing on its carapace swims along the shallow reef top with seagrass and soft corals against the background of the blue sea around Balicasag island, Visayas, Philippines.

Hawksbill sea turtle: Eretmochelys imbricata

In this relaxing Minute, we invite you to swim alongside one of the more famous and beloved ocean creatures, the hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata). These marine reptiles, and yes they are reptiles, have been roaming the world’s oceans for an incredibly long time. It is believed that the “Cheloniidae” […]

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Screenshot of an episode of "Take a Minute to Relax": Bigeye trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus). A school of bigeye trevallies or jacks is gathering in the blue water just next to the reef. These big silvery and shiny fish hang out to rest during the day while some of them are getting cleaned (the ones on the reef top itself).

Bigeye Trevally: Caranx sexfasciatus

In this episode of underwater relaxation, we would like to become a part of this immense living silver cloud, and simply go with the flow: Bigeye trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus). A school of fish this size can literally block out the sun. These Bigeye trevallies (Caranx sexfasciatus) have come together in […]

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Postcard Warm regards from Devocean Pictures: Underwater photo wide-angle in the shallows with natural light only. Sunburst over leather coral. Text: Follow me.

My long way to underwater photography

In short: I and my cameras have not always lived in perfect harmony. I love diving and find it very relaxing. Why add another activity on top? Initial struggles were followed by a longer break until I started with a new mindset. It’s not that there were no more frustrations […]

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