. Fins 'n' Photos Underwater Photographs by Iain J Paul.
Having initially trained on the South coast of England in 1987, Iain's diving career really took off when he moved to the North East of Scotland in 1990. Here the sight of guillemots flying around him underwater (and the addition of corrective lenses in his mask!) convinced him that there was a lot more to see and do. Now a BSAC Advanced Diver & Advanced Instructor he carries out in excess of 100 dives each year, with time underwater largely split between photography.and diver training . In both ways he is committed to sharing the privileged visions of the underwater world with those around him. A member of Ellon SAC (Branch 1193 of British Sub Aqua Club, www.ellonsubaquaclub.org.uk ) weather & water conditions permitting he dives all year round in Scottish waters and has also spent time underwater in Malta, the Deep southern area of the Egyptian Red Sea and The Maldives. He is active in both the BSAC North Scotland Regional coaching and ITS schemes He took up underwater photography in 1998, since moving from Nikonos IV to Nikonos V and III, with a range of lenses from 15mm to 35mm plus close up and macro attachments. His favourite lens is the Sea & Sea 15mm with its huge focal range allowing everything from wide angle close ups to scenic panoramas. Although holding an honours degree in Biology, specialising in aquatics, Iain has pursued a full time career for 20 years in the local authority Sports & Recreation Sector, currently managing facilities across a wide area of Southern Aberdeenshire.
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Red Sea Life	Oonas Emperor Fraser Deep South Expedition 2006		Red Sea Wrecks
Scottish Life	Fury Shoal	Maldives	Scottish Wrecks

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