Tag: waterphotography

• Let’s protect the sea while it’s still there – and we’re still here

  

  My underwater photographs that I took in Amed, East Bali this spring and it’s also my contribution to Aquatech Image Solutions contest “The Life of a Water Photographer”. And some notes of what made me feel completely connected to the whole world.

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  16 November, 2022

  amed bali, animals, bali, Bali, Balinese art, canon, colour, fish, helenaandthesea, helenaisthlm, Indonesia, Inspiration, personal development, photography, self care, surf photographer, Text, The life of a water photographer, travelblog, travelblogger, underwater photography, water photography

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• Sagres

  

  I’ve been traveling again. From Stockholm to Norrbotten, to Sagres in Algarve, Portugal and then back to Norrbotten again. My personal guide and reflections to what I liked to do in Sagres illustrated with my photos, and of course, surfing and cats.

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  27 October, 2022

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• Desert Point, Lombok

  

  A story about an amazing morning ride in a Indonesian fishing boat along the Lombok coastline to get to Desert Point surf spot, and what I saw on the way. Also, how photographing affects me and what motivates me to travel to different places.

  helenam

  27 September, 2022

  Bali, canon, desert point, fishing, fishing boats, helenaandthesea, helenaisthlm, Indonesia, Inspiration, lombok, personal development, photography, photography tips, road trip, surf photographer, Text, travelblog, travelblogger, underwater photography, views from my window, water photography

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• I got nominated!

  

  My contribution to International Photo Awards that got noticed and nominated. My thoughts, and some tips, about the nomination now that the contest is over, and I’ve let it all sink in that I was among the finalists.

  helenam

  21 September, 2022

  Bali, Balinese art, Batu Bolong, canon, helenaandthesea, helenaisthlm, Indonesia, Inspiration, International Photo Awards, IPA, personal development, photo contests, photo exhibitions, photography, photography exhibition, photography tips, sport, surf photographer, temples, Text, travelblog, travelblogger

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• I think I’ve figured it out

  

  Reflections about my travels and photography during the pandemic. And if, and why, I might have PTSD and life in general. Also, photos to two photo exhibitions.

  helenam

  9 August, 2022

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• Things I take for granted

  

  Maybe I have a bit of coming home blues or, I don’t know but I miss living close to the sea where I can take surf photos at Tanah Lot, which is one of Balis most famous temples.

  helenam

  23 July, 2022

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• M.I.A. – Missing In Action

  

  What I’ve been up to, or down below in the sea, lately. A recap of my last weeks in Bali and what I’ve learned about underwater photography. And, an explanation why I’ve not had the time to blog at all.

  helenam

  11 July, 2022

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• Water, huh?!!

  

  A short appreciation post to the most photogenic subject there is, water! And of course, big thanks to all surfers who help me make the photos more interesting.

  helenam

  6 May, 2022

  bali, Canggu, echo beach, everyday life, helenaandthesea, helenaisthlm, Indonesia, personal development, photo editing, photography, surf photographer, Text, travelblog, travelblogger, views from my window, water photography

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• It was a beautiful morning

  

  What I did this morning. Yes, went out and took some surf photos. Amazing waves. Some thoughts about how I function while taking pictures.

  helenam

  27 April, 2022

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• Oh, I have a printshop too.

  

  Dropping the news that I have a printshop. East Coast Memories is one of the collections on my Smugmug site.

  helenam

  23 April, 2022

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