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Photo © Nadia Bruyndonckx | SOSF
I'm far from being a professional photographer, but I enjoy taking pictures and videos of the surrounding nature and animals. I've been very fortunate that my work allows me to visit and live in some of the most breathtaking places on earth...
S H A R K S A N D M A N T A R A Y S
Locations: Seychelles, French Polynesia, Fiji, Philippines, and Bahamas
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U N D E R T H E S E A (everything BUT sharks...)
Locations: Seychelles, Bahamas and Philippines
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T R O P I C A L I S L A N D S
Locations: Seychelles and French Polynesia
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Pictures were taken with GoPro Hero 3, Olympus TG-3, and Canon Powershot G7X Nauticam housing.