Tidewater Teddy

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Alligators are only native to 3 countries around the world, but America is home to the biggest population. There’s also a few in a tiny piece of northeastern Mexico. Interestingly, there are also wild alligators in China. But how many gators are in the US and China?

Alligator Populations: America vs China Alligators are only native to 3 countries around the world, but America is home to the biggest population. Here, there are over 5 million gators. There’s also a few in a tiny piece of northeastern …

Generative AI is sending traditional stock photography into a death spiral, and it's becoming even more of a race to the bottom.

Stock Photography is Dying Generative AI is sending traditional stock photography into a death spiral. In response, two stock photography giants, Getty Images and Shutterstock, are merging to take advantage of the AI market.…

Not my wisest endeavor...

Scuba Diving in Nasty, Polluted Water Deep, murky water. That’s something that instills fear in a lot of people. Normal, sane people stay far, far away from the gloomy depths. Not my younger self. You see, for a year or so, I had…

Happy New Year!

Here’s another photo I took while diving in the Keys. This is a green sea turtle. I’ve seen more green sea turtles around the world than any other species.

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Last week, I dived the Florida Keys for the first time (shocking, I know), and it was incredible! I specifically wanted to make a longer video with peaceful underwater footage showing the beautiful coral reefs and the colorful fish and other sea animals. Enjoy this hour long video I made using my original footage and the calming & relaxing music of several talented artists!

Relaxing Underwater Footage from Florida Keys Last week, I dived the Florida Keys for the first time (shocking, I know), and it was incredible! I specifically wanted to make a longer video with peaceful underwater footage showing the beautiful…

Merry Christmas!! 🎄🎁 I took this picture of Mt. Kirkjufell in Iceland back in January 2017. It looks like a daytime shot, but it’s actually a long exposure shot at night.

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Australian sea lions playing in the turquoise waters of Green Head, Western Australia. I took this photo with a compact camera back in October 2013.

As a Captain and a Divemaster, I’ve had to study the bowline knot with almost religious fervor. Thus, it’s the primary knot I know and remember, and perhaps, the only knot I can tie one handed. Back in 2019, I filmed myself tying a bowline with one hand. You can watch it here:

Disclaimer: This video is NOT for instructional purposes.

Tying a Bowline with One Hand As a Captain and a Divemaster, I’ve had to study the bowline knot with almost religious fervor. Thus, it’s the primary knot I know and remember, and perhaps, the only knot I can tie one…

A damselfish and a diver. I took this photo off Rottnest Island, Western Australia.

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A wind farm near Portland, Oregon.

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A harlequin darner (Gomphaeschna furcillata) in flight at First Landing State Park, Virginia Beach, VA. I took this photo way back in 2012. It was NOT easy.

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