Gear - JCarey

GEAR: Thinking Outside the Box

Creative Optics, Diopters, and Unconventional Tools for Underwater Photography What’s in your gear bag? If you’re heading into a shootout like REAL FOCUS, chances are you’ve already packed your tried-and-true setup: your go-to macro lens, a few lights, and maybe a trusty diopter. But while technical mastery matters, creative vision often starts with what you …

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Scuba Diving in the Philippines: Travel Guide for 2025

Have you ever wondered why the Philippines consistently appears as one of the top recommendations for diving? Think of diving into crystal-clear waters, uncovering wartime wrecks, and swimming among some of the richest marine ecosystems, all in one island nation. There’s bound to be something for everyone in the Philippines’ underwater paradise, promising a mesmerizing …

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Issue 1 June / 2025 EXPLORER Digital Digest

Issue 1 EXPLORER: Expand Your Mind

Welcome to the First Issue of EXPLORER Dive into the debut edition of Solitude World’s EXPLORER Digital Digest—your bi-monthly window into the people, places, and powerful moments that define our world both above and below the surface. From rare underwater encounters to conscious travel insights, this is where stories flow freely, ideas take root, and …

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Anna’s Culling Workflow

With many years of underwater photography and post-processing experience, Anna Ewa Manzel—Assistant Manager at Solitude Lembeh Resort and Marketing & Communications – Europe—brings both technical insight and a collaborative spirit to the dive community. She began using Photoshop with version CS2 and is self-taught through numerous tutorials, now specialising in the post-processing aspect of the …

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Types of Diving: Explore the Most Popular Dive Styles

When it comes to underwater exploration, the first thing that comes to your mind might be scuba diving. But did you know that there are many other diving styles, each with its own unique thrill and specialties? For example, diving in the open ocean feels totally different from exploring a sunken shipwreck or squeezing through …

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Beyond the Known: Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park

Pristine Reefs, Untamed Life, and Hidden Wonders in the Heart of the Sulu Sea Have you ever wondered what the ocean looked like before we arrived?Before the anchor scars, the crowded beaches, the flicker of artificial light? Somewhere out there—beyond the well-trodden coastlines and popular dive stops—exists a place where the reef still breathes in …

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Cave Diving: What Should You Know Before You Go?

Cave diving is one of the most fascinating yet challenging forms of underwater exploration. For adventurous divers, few experiences match the thrill of swimming through hidden chambers and unique formations found only in underwater caves. However, despite its alluring mystery, cave diving is something that needs extensive training and careful preparation. This article aims to …

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What is Drift Diving? Tips, Gears, & Top Locations

Are you an adventurous diver who’s looking for a thrilling way to explore the ocean? Try drift diving! Instead of swimming against the current, in drift diving, you let the ocean currents carry you along as you explore the underwater world. Though swimming along the current may sound daunting, it’s actually super easy and fun …

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