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Cenotes

New Video of Zapote

New Video of Zapote

In february 2020 I had again a visit from my friend Jonathan Bird and his cameraman Todd Kelly, both from the USA and they were here to film another segment for their Youtube channel Jonathan Bird’s Blue World. You can watch it here directly. It is an excellent documentation from these truly unique formations that fascinate me for years and that I truly enjoy diving every time again and again.

Biology Projects

Biology Projects

Documentation of Fauna and Flora

In no way do I intend to give the impression that this is a scientific research. I would like to point out, that I am not taking samples out of the cenotes, do not catch animals and collect any algae or any inorganic material in order to analyse them under the microscope – unless I am invited and within a team of scientist with the corresponding permits. First and foremost, I am a diver with a strong interest in caves, especially underwater caves. As a diver, I document was I see and also would like to put an name to what I have seen. The verification of certain species is sometimes depending on microscopic details. But as a diver, I will never be able to distinguish these species in media aqua. The obvious and apparent is sufficient for me and I try to make as focused and detailed photographs as possible in an environment that poses challenges to man and camera. And I am happy if I can find an explanation, a name, a detail, anything that I hadn’t known before and there is plenty to learn for me in that respect.

Thank you very much to all diving friends that are so kind to share their research results and articles about the various species with me. Besides the few aquaristic books I have at home, they were a valuable rescource. Especially thankful am I to Dr. Guido Kirsten, Werner Fiedler, Wolfgang Schilling, Dr. Thomas Iliffe. If I give however misleading information about some species, then this is of course my full responsibility.

Color Explosion

Color Explosion

When light is involved, the caves are stunningly colorful and gorgeous with all the little details

Connection to the Ocean

Connection to the Ocean

Casa Cenote is one of the cenotes that have a connection to the ocean and diveable. Life in this cenotes is completely different to other cenotes

History in Progress

History in Progress

This is a shot of 2007 and it is reported that the famous Barbie of Dos Ojos is gone now.

Summer Impressions

Summer Impressions

From cenote Carwash, a shot from a typical dive in summer.

Light Curtain

Light Curtain

In winter, cenote Kukulkan is just a dream for any photographer and all that want to enjoy the beauty of nature.