About The Shot
New Providence, Bahamas/ 2021
These natural underwater rock formations, known as "spurs and grooves," are the product of relentless surface waves surging over time, etching into the rock and sediment as tides and weather conditions shift. During our shoot, the freediver descended approximately 20ft/ 7m before orienting herself upright and hovering just a few feet above the rocky substrate. For this composition, I opted for a monochromatic color scheme, with green chosen as the wardrobe color. She wore a full-face mask, selected to enhance the mask reflection effect, concealing her eyes and adding an element of mystery to the image. The constantly surging waves above us, which helped formed these rocks, presented a distinctive challenge, pushing both the freediver and myself around underwater, making it challenging to achieve the desired symmetry. After making 12 attempts and spending nearly 2 hours in the water, we were finally satisfied with the resulting photograph you see here.