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Biography of Underwater Photographer Wolfgang Leander
Very simple: I take my underwater photographs only free-diving. Free-diving allows me to interact closely with my preferred subjects - sharks. My equipment is basic: A Nikonos V with 28 and 20 mm lenses. No flash, only available light. Composition is extremely important for me.
What I look for in a Dive Operator:
Again a simple answer: Since I love to dive alone, with or without sharks, I prefer not to use an operator, but if I have no choice, and have to resort to a shark dive operator, it has to be the best in the trade. The best are those few professionals who truly love sharks, and do not consider them a \"business\". Mark Addison of Blue Wilderness in South Africa is such an operator. I need my freedom, and I expect the operator to recognize, and respect, my level of experience free-diving with sharks. Restrictions should be not be excessive, just adequate to maintain a safe operation.
Underwater Photography of Wolfgang Leander
Latest Wolfgang Leander's Comments
Jun 21, 2008
Thank you for covering this barbaric tournament despite the death threats you received. You guys are gutsy - but then again, what else would one expect from confirmed Brooklyners??
Sharks should not be fished for "fun"; catching and releasing them is not good enough. Shark fishing should be banned altogether to protect a species that is at the brink of extinction.
If the so-called 'sports' fishermen would only try to dive or snorkel with sharks they would not want to catch them anymore.
Sharks should not be fished for "fun"; catching and releasing them is not good enough. Shark fishing should be banned altogether to protect a species that is at the brink of extinction.
If the so-called 'sports' fishermen would only try to dive or snorkel with sharks they would not want to catch them anymore.
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