Hi everyone,
Greetings from Isla Mujeres! I just finished a week full with Whale Sharks and Manta Rays, its was truly AMAZING. I am sure the Wetpixel group is going to have a blast - I just ran into Adam in the hotel lobby.
I am currently working on my project Giants of the Caribbean (http://issuu.com/vincentkneefel/docs/giantsofthecaribbean) as part of a conservation effort to engage youth in the protection of species and the transition to renewable energy. I have been a diving instructor since I was 18 and got into underwater photography at 21. I have been photographing for the last 6 years while in University and working as a strategy consultant. While in University I initiated and organized a World Ocean Day event in Rotterdam with keynote speakers such as David Doubilet, Paul Watson and Fabien Cousteau (http://issuu.com/vincentkneefel/docs/rotterdam_world_ocean_day_2009).
I am very lucky that I have been getting some great guidance and feedback from people with a lot of experience. Something I have not been able to do so far is to connect with people of my 'generation' that are also into underwater photography. It is something that I would certainly like to do, as I think it would be great to share experiences and learn from each other. Somehow I have not ran into any people around my age or younger while on trips - I hope this message will change that and I look forward hearing from you!
Best Wishes,
Vincent
