Alex is a scuba diver and underwater photographer. He often shoots incredible wreck sites of ships, planes, and tanks. These surreal images are what got me to reach out to Alex. 

Alex has been diving and shooting incredible underwater photos for decades, even before digital cameras were a fixture - which must have been incredibly difficult. However, this also forced him to shoot with more precision and deliberation.  Diving through these pieces of history, one must wonder what went down as the final moments occurred, as some of these wrecks are from lost battles or wars. To see some of the wrecks still in pretty good condition after so many years is pretty incredible. Since the majority of wrecks have not yet been found, we have not even begun to scratch the surface. There are still so many unexplored sites to shoot and explore in the future for Alex and other enthusiasts in our vast blue oceans. 

Together we explored the process of setting up these shoots and we even discussed an excavation expedition where they successfully found champagne bottles dating back to the 18th century. These champagne bottles sell for up to 30,000 euros in champagne auctions. Alex explained some of the technical aspects of diving, talked about some canceled trips due to COVID, the process of choosing the right image, and much more. 

My Take - Sometimes the unknown is the scariest thing but also the most exhilarating and fascinating. The things that lie underneath the surface have their own tale to tell and I'm happy that Alex is there to document it and share that story with the world. 

Alex Dawson 

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